In the Nordic countries, children’s education is based on a particular feeling.
If there is one wish for all parents to share, it is because their child will be happy. It is not only a question of love, but it is also an almost instinctive need to protect it from the difficulties of life. In general, a fulfilled child is more confident, more curious and develops good relations with others. Through education, parents often seek to give it all the tools to face the world, strengthen your self -esteem and put your chances on its side to succeed in life. Residents of Nordic countries have understood this, and it is no coincidence that they have been classified for years among the happiest populations in the world.
In the book “Scandinavian parenting: the secrets of the happiest children in the world “ (Editions of Boeck Higher), the authors explain that there is a secret that Scandinavian parents cultivate on a daily basis. Indeed, the education of their child is based above all on “Confidence”whether it is confidence in his own person as a parent, his children, the community and the future.
For many, it may seem too idealistic, and yet “It is not a question of seeking perfection, but of learning to let go, to follow your instinct and to cultivate autonomy”note the authors. For this, the inhabitants give an important place to nature, the parents are also attentive to the needs of the child, and have “A deep respect for its rate of development”. Patience and benevolence are central to Scandinavian education. And that’s not all …
In this educational approach, the community also has a key role in playing. “In Scandinavia, there is a real collective spirit where everyone watches over children, which lightens the mental burden of parents. Family balance is based on a distribution of responsibilities between parents and a society that actively supports families”and this, at different stages, both during pregnancy, in maternity, at school or at work.
