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Currently, many workplaces offer paid time off for pet bereavement and some even support the idea of extending this to include time off for the end of a significant romantic relationship. However, the availability of this benefit varies greatly from one company to another. The question of whether to extend time off to cover breakups or divorces remains a topic of debate and varies across different generations. While some feel it's important to support emotional well-being in such difficult times, others may argue that work should remain separate from personal matters. Ultimately, the decision to offer time off for breakup or divorce would depend on company policies and individual perspectives.

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?

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?

I mean , obviously what you're seeing there on the screen seems extraordinarily disruptive . But on the other hand , it's like as a crying baby , disruptive as an emotional support dog . Um being disruptive and so sort of defining disruptive behavior is the first piece .

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?

Um , and exactly the way you want me to answer it . But I would say I'm for people getting time off to take care of their loved ones . All right .