The issue of the care gap receives hardly any attention and as a result, families in most cases live in outdated role distributions. As long as there is no state intervention (more parental allowance to make the time more attractive for the male partner as well and to ensure financial security during this period, equal opportunities for part-time employees, etc.), all role distributions will persist. Women suffer VERY badly as a result, often suffering mental and physical problems. It can't go on like this! We are living behind the curve in Germany. The state has completely missed the point.