Was she doing the opposite of what she intended, which was to raise capable children? Why was parenting culture so different in the States? German parents did not share her fears, and their children were thriving. In Berlin, kids walk to school by themselves, ride the subway alone, cut food with sharp knives, and even play with fire. She was surprised to discover that German parents give their children a great deal of freedom-much more than Americans. When Sara Zaske moved from Oregon to Berlin with her husband and toddler, she knew the transition would be challenging, especially when she became pregnant with her second child. An Entertaining, Enlightening Look at the Art of Raising Self-Reliant, Independent Children Based on One American Mom's Experiences in GermanyĪn NPR "Staff Pick" and One of the NPR Book Concierge's"Best Books of the Year"
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