The joy of cultural exchanges

I’ve been here in the U.S. for just a few months, and it’s been amazing to see how different childcare approaches can be. For example, I didn’t expect the emphasis on independence for young children! It’s something I’m trying to adapt to while sharing my own cultural practices with the family I’m with. Has anyone else experienced challenges or surprises in how parenting styles vary between countries?

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