Question One: The approaches that stick out the most is flexible scheduling and parental leave. I see flexable scheduling as a common curtousy to men and women and probably works more effectivly than parental leave. I see parental leave as an easy way out when things get rough. If its a known option women, by nature, are going to be more tempted to utilize the option for their family. Thus, slowing their career.

Question Two: I would choose participation. By all associated participating it allows all to be seen equally. Women specifically are very opinionated, therefore having the opportunity to give her thoughts would give her a better opportunity to self promote. Empowerment is a little more in depth and requires more time. Time apparently seems to be an issue with women in the industry, so having the participation method I see would be more effective. They attend the same mettings and voice what they see fit. Thus, taking "less" time for women to prepare their thoughts and enables them to "self promote".

Question Three: I feel that my husband and I are actually at that point in our life. We are both college students, full time associates, homeowners, and want a family. We often discuss what our options would be when it came to parenting. How are we going to balance home, work, and childcare? If we weren't on the same page with the future we would sit down and listen to each other. We both must look at the others thoughts as valuable and reasonable. We also need to know exactly what we want out of life and what we want in our careers. Being aware that we are currently in the "hole" financially with student loans, considering where we plan on going with our careers and our plans makes a huge difference on child bearing. We don't want to struggle. We want our children to have things they want, in moderation. We both want to be with larger coperations and have sucessful carrers. We are still in school, but about halfway done. We decided to have our children now (hopefully) so that when we apply for the job we want that we will already be aware of what will be needed from us as parents. By knowing what is needed from us as parents will allow us to make proper career choices.