Easy! The Norwegian Approach to Raising Children

When a woman becomes a mother, she does not stop being a woman, a friend, a colleague, a spouse. Norwegians understand this very well. They understand that a child is born into a family where both parents have equal rights and responsibilities. My husband and I moved from Belarus to Norway 12 years ago. When we had children in our family, we began to notice the difference in raising children, understanding family, and the place of parents and children within it. At first, we thought that Norwegian children were rude, careless, and selfish. It took years before we realized that the girl jumping in a puddle, with tousled hair, a dirt-stained jacket, and torn pants, is happy. After all, her parents are calmly watching her while sipping coffee on the terrace. They are all happy and free. At the same time, most Norwegians remain quite conservative and uphold family values, without forgetting to respect the individuality of the child. Russian parents will find it useful to learn how to make their lives easier by using parenting methods that will make both children and parents happy.