In last year’s study, “young men said that having a job schedule that allows for family time is one of their most important concerns,” Cintron said.

Women in the audience questioned panelists about gender roles. Jane Gray ’95 said she wondered how many men were willing to split household responsibilities equally.

She asked the panelists about the pressures facing men who want to take time off for their children, considering that those men may not be as well-positioned to succeed in their careers as some of their contemporaries.

Two female panelists responded, saying that it may be acceptable for husbands to take a less active role in raising their children.

“I don’t think I want my husband to be the one at home full-time,” said pediatrician Susan Laster ’84. “I don’t know if it’s biological or what.”

Seltzer also responded. “Being a mom and being a dad are different,” she said.

Seltzer added that she would like to see new forms of institutional support for parenting at Harvard.

“Let’s start with getting Harvard to put changing tables in the restrooms,” she said.