Parenting in other countries

LisaTX · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:50 am

http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2 ... in-the-u-s

I kind of wish the leaving your child outside in their stroller, while you shop or eat, would catch on in the U.S., lol.

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

Yeah, no. Hideously self-centered behaviour.

It kills me how National Propaganda Radio pretends that all cultures and all behaviours are equally virtuous.

I have no idea why they think it's odd for children to stay up till 10pm - they must not know any homeschoolers. That's an early night at our house!

LisaTX · **Posted:** Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:36 pm

Well, if they were implying all cultures are equal, I didn't catch that. After reading it, I'm even more glad I live in America!

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

Yeah - me too : )

Anna1111 · **Joined:** Sat Jun 30, 2012 7:14 pm **Posts:** 8115

What they don't mention about the early diaper training in China is this - older babies don't go to the potty - they have split pants so that they can squat and go - wherever - including in the streets and on the bus.

Many Chinese are impoverished - they have no disposable diapers, they cannot afford a washing machine -and both parents work. I don't blame them.

I'm not as aware of Vietnam - but wouldn't be surprised if it was exactly the same there.

But, I'd prefer a 2 1/2 year old in disposables any day : )

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