German way of raising children

Each country has different customs and practices and of course the way of raising children is also not the same.Unlike Vietnam, German parents value independence and develop responsibility in their children from a young age. They allow their children to do things that few Vietnamese children are allowed to do.

In Germany, people may not see parents holding and cuddling their children like in Vietnam. They have very separate lives and their children are like real family members. They participate in their parents' activities and are not just "devices" attracting attention. German parents are comfortable drinking coffee, playing together and letting their children do whatever they want.

German children walk to school without adult supervision.

German parents teach their children to be independent from a very young age.

The reason is understandable because Germans respect the independence and responsibility of each individual. German parents do not let their children do whatever they want. They trust their children and let them develop in the ways they experience life.

In addition to the above characteristics, German parents also have other very unique ways of raising their children.

Do not force children to read books or study.

German kindergartens do not promote achievement or knowledge for young children. In fact, teachers and many parents here oppose forcing children to read books too early, they believe that this is a process that children must develop and accumulate with their friends as they grow.

Kindergarten for Germans is a place for children to play and have their first social experiences. This continues until the first grade, when children only have to attend half a day, and during this time, they are given time to add two extracurricular activities or exercise.

German parents do not force their children to study too early and neither do schools. Children are free to play without having to worry about studying early like in other countries.

However, don't think that this makes German children poor students, statistics in 2012 showed that 15-year-old students in Germany had academic results much higher than the world average, these students have a good amount of knowledge, high self-discipline and outstanding health and social awareness.

Don't be afraid to let your children play with fire.

Perhaps this is a surprise to many Vietnamese parents because fire is taboo because it can cause burns to young children. In Germany, this is completely the opposite, children are exposed to fire from a very early age. Many children are even allowed to play with lighters, matches or burn many things to experience. Of course, these exercises are all done under the supervision of teachers or family.

Of course, dangerous activities such as fireworks or explosives are prohibited, but German children are free to play with fire from a very young age and they understand how to use it and the dangers it can cause as they grow older.

Let your child go out alone

German children walk to school as well as play around the house.

German children walk to school and play around the house, unless the distance is too far, then German parents take their children to explore the world on their own. Some parents even let their children take the bus or train to school. They are not afraid of their children being kidnapped, but there are some concerns about traffic accidents.

However, this is probably only possible in Germany, where the rate of child abductions is extremely low, if not rare. German parents do this to give their children freedom of movement, and some scientists believe that this is a good thing for the children.

Organize a party to celebrate the opening day

Germans have three most important milestones: Einschulung (starting first grade), Jugendweihe (becoming a young adult) and marriage, so they have the right way to celebrate each of these important occasions.

Einschulung is a holiday when children celebrate, have fun and receive big gifts before going to school.

In Berlin, Einschulung is a big school celebration and it is held on Saturday. On this day, children play together and are given a Zuckertute (a big gift with pens, watches, sweets and other school supplies inside). After playing, children go home and continue to celebrate with their relatives and friends. Einschulung is a celebration that every German child wants to attend, it has a positive impact on children's lives and somewhat stimulates them to go to school.

Jugendweihe begins when a child turns 14, and involves eating, dancing, giving gifts, and giving advice to children before they enter a new stage of life.

German parents take their children out every day.

There is a German proverb that says: "There is no bad weather, only inappropriate clothing". The value of going out every day is taught by Germans through both schools and families. In Germany, there are also many playgrounds for children in public places for them to play freely.

In German playgrounds, children enjoy themselves playing games inside without any help from their parents.

No matter the weather outside, rain or shine, hot or cold... Germans take their children outside every day, let them go to the park and then let them play by themselves with other children their own age.

With the above methods, not only do German children practice independence from a very young age, but parents also have a much lighter burden to focus on other tasks. Notes are always followed and German parents are always ready to help their children whenever they need it.

According to Young Knowledge