In the recent controversy over whether women should bring their children to work, journalist and news director Luisa Cantú expressed her disagreement with the idea that women should not do so. This sparked a debate on social media, with supportive messages for Cantú, highlighting the work burden faced by women who are also mothers.
According to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography, more than 7.4 million women in Mexico hold roles as mothers and workers. However, in surveys conducted by Publimetro, only two out of ten surveyed women said they had brought their children to work on some occasions. Some noted that in certain workplaces, like kitchens or factories, it is not safe for minors.
Deputy Mónica Sandoval Hernández from the PRI expressed her support for women who bring their children to work, mentioning that employers should adapt spaces to ensure a suitable environment for minors. She even indicated that she would introduce an initiative to support these women.
On the other hand, psychoanalyst Ángeles Sánchez Valis pointed out that it is positive for children to accompany their parents to work, as long as necessary precautions are taken. She emphasized the importance of women receiving social support to balance their roles as mothers and professionals.
Regarding the legality of bringing children to work, according to lawyer Rodrigo Guerra Wong, the Federal Labor Law does not explicitly prohibit this practice. However, this may vary depending on the internal rules of each company. It is essential to ensure the safety and well-being of minors at all times.
The controversy between Luisa Cantú and journalist Sanjuana Martínez arose from a comment by the latter in which she denounced that Cantú allowed her children to be brought to work, which was supposedly prohibited for the rest of the female workers. The discussion has put the balance between the work and family life of working women at the center of the debate.
