12 methods of education from around the world that would anger our grandmothers
'16.01.2020'
Source: Adme
Do not know how to cope with another childhood whim? Do not rush to run to the forum of moms or read a smart book. Look at the experience of parents from other countries - maybe it will be he who will prompt you to the right thought. Edition Adme.ru to find out the secrets of parents from all over the world.
1. In South Korea, children are told very early how the body functions.
Korean kids are unlikely to be hurt by the “toilet” jokes popular with children in other countries of the world. All because they are told from a young age how the intestines work. To do this, make cartoons, show programs, write books (on the shelves of bookstores, for example, there is a series about "Adventures of the ass").
Natural is not considered ugly: there are even thematic game rooms and playgrounds. They are invited to go through a quest for knowledge of the gastrointestinal tract and feel alternately eating and decay products. It ends with a slide with which the child slides ... into the pot.
2. In Scandinavia, children are left to sleep on the street even in the cold
In the northern countries, children are left to sleep on the street, regardless of the weather: the kids sleep in the fresh air even at −27 degrees, wind and snow. This is not only practiced in kindergartens: carriages are often found near cafes, restaurants and shops in Scandinavia. At this time, parents have lunch or shop. If the parent spends the day at home, he simply puts the stroller with the child on the balcony for several hours.
First, the child needs to be properly dressed, and if the temperature has dropped too low, after sleeping a small Scandinavian is carried to the sauna. The tradition is determined historically. For example, in Iceland in the 20s, an epidemic of tuberculosis broke out, and houses had poor air circulation. Sleep on the street was considered healthier and has since become entrenched in the national education system.
3. Italians take children of all ages to dinner in a restaurant or cafe
If the Scandinavians leave their children in wheelchairs near the restaurant, the Italians take them with them. And not only for lunch, but also for dinner (and he is in Italy no earlier than 19:00). If you find yourself in an institution in the evening, do not be surprised to see a noisy little family and babies nearby. The latter thus get used to loud sounds and absorb family values from young nails.
Older children with their visit can save the parental budget. So, 2 years ago in one of the institutions they introduced a 5% discount for families in which children behave in a well-mannered meal: they do not make noise and do not run around the institution.
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4. The language and traditions of Thailand prohibit children from showing emotions
Asians, in particular Thais, skillfully hide their emotions from childhood. Thai children will not cry if they did not buy candy or a typewriter. Adults who are used to keeping their experiences to themselves will not scold the child in front of other people. One reason besides mentality is tonal language. The meaning of the phrase in it depends on intonation, and unnecessary emotions will change the voice and essence of the words.
Another reason is that crying will not work on parents, and after 2 years they will completely stop taking their children in their arms. Thais also grow up independent and serious: if a child fell and soiled his clothes, he would have to go through it until the evening. After all, they were warned about the consequences of mischief.
5. The Dutch take their children to kindergarten and school, even with chickenpox
The chickenpox vaccine is not included in the compulsory list, and schools and kindergartens are not closed due to the large number of cases. 93% of the population has chickenpox under the age of 5 years, and those infected continue to attend classes. In the Netherlands, it is believed that a child becomes contagious 48 hours before the appearance of a characteristic rash, so isolating it after the fact does not make sense.
6. Japanese parents develop self-reliance through reality shows
To raise children independently, from 2-3 years old they are entrusted with household chores. The whole country observes the fulfillment of tasks: in Japan there is the show “My first assignment” (Hajimete no otsukai), which has been broadcast by local television for almost 30 years.
Parents ask the boys and girls who participate in the show to go to the store and buy something, prepare a simple dish, and so on. On the way, the little assistants are accompanied by a hidden camera. The result of this approach is that from the first years at school, children get to school and back without accompanying people. By the way, the worst punishment for a young Japanese is the silence of the elders.
7. Mongols fed breast milk for several years
Mothers can breast-feed their baby for a long time. The fact is that the national sport in the country is wrestling. And the best wrestlers, according to locals, ate breast milk until 6 years old. Therefore, here the baby is not in a hurry to transfer “adult” food to the mixture after a year.
Although the Mongols are very liberal about breastfeeding in public places, they practice patriarchal education and respect for elders. In individual families, a child can contact his father only through his mother.
8. Chinese parents teach children to whistle a pot
In China, diapers are not used. Instead, the child receives split pants: they are almost no different from ordinary pants, except that they have a special slot in the back. Thanks to her, children can relieve themselves in any convenient place. Children are taught to use the potty on command: at the right moment, the mother whistles for the child to do his job.
In China, a child must implicitly listen to elders, and his day is scheduled in minutes. Sleep, food, sections, household chores (they are even assigned to preschool children) - everything is done at a fixed time. Parents supervise training and classes in circles, demanding the maximum possible results. Kids are threatened with bans if they cannot, for example, master a new work in a music school.
9. Little North Koreans are forbidden to smile once a year
July 8, the day of Kim Il Sung’s death, is still considered mournful. If the children violate the ban, parents will be responsible. Therefore, adults have to teach siblings to trick and behave quietly. The country is politicized so much that its little citizens are upset and even cry when they forget a poem or other work praising one of the three Kims. But there is also a “spoon of honey”: kidnapping, bad company, molestation here are hardly possible.
10. The British leave the child alone with his experiences
The British are guided by "negative politeness" and leave the person alone with his experiences. If the child is crying or offended, there is no need to reassure him, because after some time he will do it himself. On Foggy Albion, personal boundaries are highly valued, so parents will never burst into the room of their daughter or son without knocking.
And here they are not very worried about protecting the child from unexpected falls and something like that: if in some countries (for example, in the USA) after the appearance of the child in the family, a special person comes and sets up all kinds of partitions, children's doors and the like at home, in England not to meet.
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11. Egyptian parents violate the rules of education and are guided by the experience of their ancestors
Courses of young parents, specialized literature, numerous forums - all this is not common in Egypt. Therefore, the couple relies on the experience of mothers or grandmothers and often brings up children on a whim. Many did not hear some basic things like a special diet for babies, the time of the first feeding or sitting down.
Feeding from a common table (even if there are hamburgers and a stake on it) after 4–5 months is considered the norm here. And if the child is too noisy, they will not make comments. Egypt loves children, so everyone around is ready to endure their whims and console as much as necessary.
12. Young Argentines first sent to nightclubs as a child
Latin America, in particular Argentina, is steadily associated with the atmosphere of an eternal holiday. Girls here are brought up like princesses: they are bought bright and shiny outfits, order photo shoots and treat them like royals.
Children learn what entertainment is early: at the age of 11-12 they can be at a children's party. Those start around 23:00 and last 3-4 hours. At the age of 14-15, Argentine teens boldly go to a nightclub until the morning. If parents are kind and condescending, they become true friends to their children.
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