Leap Year
Experts and leap day babies discuss the pros and cons of adding a 29th day to February in a leap year.
Key Points
- Leap day helps align the calendar with the Earth's orbit
- Leap day babies have a unique birthday experience
- Leap years are necessary to keep the calendar in sync with the seasons
Pros
- Balances the calendar
- Allows for more accurate tracking of time
- Gives leap day babies a special day to celebrate their birthday
Cons
- Can cause confusion in some systems
- May disrupt regular schedules
- Some people may not like having a shorter February