Features of raising children in Norway.

Despite the fact that Norway, like other Scandinavian countries, is associated by many with the brutality, rigidity and strong character of its inhabitants, raising children in this part of the globe is characterized by a rather soft approach and a relatively small number of restrictions. First of all, it is worth noting that Norwegian parents place great emphasis on the proper nutrition of the baby. For example, the daily intake of fish oil in Norway is a kind of ritual. At the same time, mothers and fathers do not forbid their offspring to sometimes indulge themselves in fast food, because they are 100% sure of the high quality of even such seemingly not very healthy food. The approach to education in Norwegian kindergartens has a number of differences from what happens in these institutions in other countries. Educators are sure that ball games and other activities that contribute to the development of fine motor skills of hands at this age are much more important than learning to read or write. As in Israel, there is no evaluation system in the primary grades of Norwegian schools, but parents are always aware of the child's progress. Another feature of education in this Scandinavian country is the absence of prohibitions on playing with water or earth. According to Norwegian pediatricians, such activities harden the child and strengthen his immune system.

As for prohibitions, it is worth noting the taboo on prolonged sitting at the computer and limiting TV viewing to 1 hour a day. In addition, Norwegian children are strictly prohibited from disturbing their sleep patterns. In this country, children under two years old are put to bed at 18:00, from two to five years old - at 20:00, from five years old - at 22:00.

A special attitude in this country and to work, as well as household duties. From the age of eight, the baby is responsible for the cleanliness of his own room, and from the age of 14 many other duties are added, such as washing dishes or cleaning the whole house with a vacuum cleaner. Most Norwegian boys and girls get their first job at the age of 15 and after a few years move out from their parents - living with mom and dad after 20 is not accepted here.