Late comment, but this just popped up in my scrolling (watching a movie with a sick kid). I don’t have a ton of research, but my American cousin and her French husband live in the countryside outside of Bordeaux. Her daughter who is nine still loves to play and has a great imagination, but they struggle that many of her French friends already have phones and are online quite a bit. I’m curious to see if I notice anything one way or another one we visit next summer.
I love this- one of my biggest fears raising kids in the US is that they will lose their innocence and their joy and love for imagination! (It’s why I almost considered homeschooling). I love that kids can be kids and hope that our parenting generation is transitioning back to an environment where kids can stay young for longer
Late comment, but this just popped up in my scrolling (watching a movie with a sick kid). I don’t have a ton of research, but my American cousin and her French husband live in the countryside outside of Bordeaux. Her daughter who is nine still loves to play and has a great imagination, but they struggle that many of her French friends already have phones and are online quite a bit. I’m curious to see if I notice anything one way or another one we visit next summer.
Love this post and perspective! It's what childhood should be—lighthearted play, magical tales, creative imaginations.
And I think pet dragons are a no-no at Hogwarts. Ask Hagrid. :)
I love this- one of my biggest fears raising kids in the US is that they will lose their innocence and their joy and love for imagination! (It’s why I almost considered homeschooling). I love that kids can be kids and hope that our parenting generation is transitioning back to an environment where kids can stay young for longer