Give new mums a longer break.. Yourview: Comment OF THE DAY.

IT'S depressing to think about the rising number of unemployed in the UK - now 2.45 million - and the large number of young people under 25 who are unable to even start their working life.

That's diabolical when these young people, so eager and willing, after probably studying so hard over the years to get good grades at school and university, are then faced with the prospect of having to sign on at their local job centre, instead of acquiring a job to suit their capabilities.

Would it not be a better option for the Government to pay a subsidy to stressed-out working mothers - i.e. extend maternity leave until a child is at least thtee years of age.

Many would probably jump at the chance to be a stay-at-home-mom, instead of having to leave their young babies and toddlers in nurseries, etc, which is the only option for many to consider at the moment, thus freeing up jobs, albeit temporarily, for others to do in the meantime? L. Magill, Glasgow

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FUN TIME: Many working mums must leave their children in a nursery