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It is true that there is a generational divide when it comes to the perception of pet bereavement. While many baby boomers may not see the need for paid time off for pet bereavement, younger generations often view their pets as integral members of their family and value the idea of having time off to grieve and take care of their emotional well-being. This difference in perception may stem from the evolving understanding of the role of pets in our lives and the increasing recognition of pets as companions and emotional support systems. It also reflects a shift in societal attitudes towards the emotional connection between humans and animals. Ultimately, the idea of paid time off for pet bereavement raises important questions about how we view and support emotional well-being in the context of not just losing a pet, but also in other emotionally challenging situations such as breakups, divorce, or caring for loved ones.

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

So , let's move on to more with our furry friends . Pets should paid pet bereavement be a thing . Nearly half of Americans think it should be .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Unsurprisingly there is a generational divide here . Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family . So , so does that surprise you and what happened between generations to make us think so differently about this ?

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Perhaps . Unsurprisingly there is a generational divide here . Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

There is a , there is a , a world where people were , grew , you know , grew up in a society where we were kind of taught to suppress it and suppress emotions . But I , I also wanna ask that if , if , if we get time off for pet bereavement , can we also get time off for a breakup or for a divorce ? You know , these are all things that or maybe we get the time off and maybe it's unpaid , but we're not gonna get penalized by it .

NewsNation Now Panel - Should "Disruptive" Passengers Be Banned?

Most baby boomers say no way while younger generations say their pets are their family . So , so does that surprise you and what happened between generations to make us think so differently about this ? Yeah , I , I don't , it doesn't surprise me at all .