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32. Socialization...

The differences between how children are socialized at a very early age in E. and Central European states, compared to the US is very telling. Subsidized daycare allows parents to get their work done while the children are busy socializing with each other. In the US, not so much.

Another telling difference is the lack of children in adult settings: shopping, dining out, etc... in other cultures. Whereas, in the US, because of lack of subsidized day care, parents routinely tow their children along to Wal-Mart and other shopping centers. How many times do you see children screaming, "I want that!" in a supermarket or big box store? - making for perfect little consumers to become big consumers later - perfect for the US.

Communities over there also offer more outlets for children that are free or close to it. Whereas, in the US, wannabe soccer moms need lots of cash to do every little thing. Or Little Junior or Miss Junior needs to pay for every little thing or beg the money from their parents.

It would be interesting to see studies in this area.