This explains a lot - UK kids not happy

[AlexKP]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/6360517.st...

Does it surprise you? Dismay you?

Does it explain why the UK has so many youth problems?

[cottonfoo]

Since when was the US in Europe? Or have I missed some important news? Or Canada. Oh never mind.

Edited by cottonfoo on Tuesday 24th February 23:36

[samdale]

bbc news said:

The Netherlands has always been a very child-centred society

and legal drugs...

[mybrainhurts]

story said:

"The Netherlands has always been a very child-centred society," says Paul Vangeert, professor of developmental psychology at the University of Groningen. "In particular, there is a lot of focus on young children."

Gary Glitter....on your marks

[10 Pence Short]

And even if your kids aren't called Mark, by all accounts.

[mybrainhurts]

[Jimbeaux]

cottonfoo said:

Since when was the US in Europe? Or have I missed some important news? Or Canada. Oh never mind.

Edited by cottonfoo on Tuesday 24th February 23:36

Where is the U.S. referenced in that article? Were you attempting irony?

[Jimbeaux]

anonymous said:

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This quote shows me why this is wrong, not something to be applauded:

"Their parents go out of their way to please them, and teachers expect less of them than some of their European counterparts."

Sound like a formula for disaster.