Kids have been deemed by sociecty as an essential component for the future of our society. The entire basis of retirement is based on there being a generation of people to fill the jobs neccessary to provide you with everything you need. People to buy your house and all of the investments you made. Without anyone having kids the whole system falls apart. So there should be some accomadation for parents with kids as they are required for society.
I think the biggest problem in your case is that your employer doesn't recognize that they need to provide coverage for leaves of absense. Your co-worker should also have been much more considerate in wrapping up work and handing it over to you in a nice package. But to me the main fault lies in your employer not having a temporary replacement for him.
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