Regarding the argument that family time between a married, childless couple or a single person is the same/as important as a parent going home to their child. The time requirements are different. Kids require at least one parent home. In fact, it's illegal to leave them alone. They need care and love to grow and it must be provided constantly and consistently everyday.
Adults don't have the same requirements as small children. So if somebody is putting in a bunch of overtime, their spouse or friends will be fine in their absence. Lost time because of an increased schedule can also be made up at a later date, like a vacation using accrued overtime, for example. You can't bank parenting time then spend it when it is more convenient as they need their parents daily.
Parents need to be managed differently and just because they get certain privileges doesn't mean you should get the same privileges. You don't need them. If you think things aren't fair for you then talk to your boss...maybe you need a raise, better OT compensation, a promotion, more holiday time, more flex days, etc., but wanting what the parent gets makes you look ridiculous to me.
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