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Not all dads can be like Ricky and quit work

Thanks to a combination of increased government intervention, growing levels of sympathy among employers and the rise of technology enabling employees to work remotely, a significant proportion of women are now able to successfully juggle a career and a young family.

However, when it comes to benefiting from flexible working practices, it seems that fathers across the UK are still missing out, with attitudes and workplace rules and regulations several years behind the times.

Of course, in an ideal world, all parents would be able to give up their jobs and concentrate on their children, should they wish.

Take Ricky Martin, for example.

The one-time Latino heartthrob and pop sensation shot to global fame a decade ago on the back of his smash 'Livin' La Vida Loca'.

However, rather than carry on with his music, whether by taking up a residency in Vegas or attempting to makeover his sound to win over a younger audience, the 37-year-old has now become a full-time father to his twin boys.

"It feels amazing. I'm so happy!" he told Hello magazine upon the arrival of Matteo and Valentino, who were born via a surrogate mother a year ago.

"Everything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life."

Fortunately for him, having shifted millions of units across the globe, money is hardly likely to be an issue, meaning he doesn't have to arrange time off with his employer every time he wishes to pop back to Puerto Rico.

In comparison, the typical UK father is still having a tough time of it, with the Equality and Human Rights Commission reporting that a majority are struggling to achieve the work-life balance they want as they are reluctant to request flexible job opportunities.

Commenting on the government department's report, Sally Gimson, director of communications at the Family and Parenting Institute, said: "Parents have told us that they are worried about asking for flexible working because they feel that if they do it will mark them out as being somehow less committed.

"All we are saying is that they should be able to have more flexible working arrangements so they can spend more time with their kids. Also, there should be better paternity leave and that needs to be reserved for fathers and paid at the minimum wage," she added.

One need only look as far as David Beckham to see that it is possible to be a successful professional and a good father, though his schedule may be pushed to the limit should Brooklyn's American Football career take off as many are expecting it will.

However, for now at least, it would appear that only the seriously wealthy dads can take time away from work to be with their young families, with working parents forced to choose between who stays at home and who brings in the money.

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