Jasper Packard: “Imagine not being able to attend your son's graduation or your daughter's parent-teacher conference because you could…”

“Imagine not being able to attend your son's graduation or your daughter's parent-teacher conference because you could not get the time off of work. Graduations, birthday parties and family reunions are the moments that we live for. If we let these priceless moments slip away, they will be forever lost. I know that families are working harder than ever before. Parents today put in many more hours than they did just a few decades ago to purchase the basic necessities. In addition, Moms and Dads are finding it increasingly difficult to balance work and family responsibilities. Between getting the kids off to school, making sure that dinner is on the table, paying the bills and walking the dog, there are but a precious few moments for family time. Mr. Speaker, I understand the trade-off between time at home and time spent at work which many couples must endure. As a father of seven, I know that we want the best and the most for our children. This is why I am supporting legislation to amend outdated federal law to provide more work schedule flexibility.”