The Ethicist: Golfing allowed on day two?

My friend Tom asked me to address the following question as part of my new role as The Ethicist:

THE QUESTION: Is it okay to go golfing while your wife is in the hospital the day after your daughter was born?

THE ANSWER:  Of course it's okay.  If my daughter wasn't born in January, I would have likely been playing golf after her birth as well.  If your wife and daughter are under the care of doctors and nurses and your presence is not required, there is no reason why you cannot play a...