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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I really do think that you're able to do more independently in parts of Europe from a safety perspective.  In most metro cities, there's too much of a prob with allowing 7/8 yr olds riding public transportation alone - moreover if anyone saw it they were report it to the police!! LOL

Also in terms of culture and dining opportunities - we export McDonalds so you know, enough said! :)

In terms of "coddling" - well around the world in these countries with well behaved kids - you have govt sponsored programs from early ages.  Families ie parents aren't stressed out and they can really spend time nurturing their kids, providing for meaningful habits and even education wise, do you know what the serve up at K-12 school in these countries??  I mean, the French kids in school prob eat better than most Americans!  So from an early age, they are used to what we in the US deem adult food, manners, etc.

With older kids, the difference isn't that American kids are overscheduled but the activities are sports based.  What mom do you know gets dolled up to go to soccer games for their multiple kids on weekends?!  All we do here is drive to sports and wear hoodies :)

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Your choice to over schedule your children so pls e blame on you.[/quote]

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