Dave and Lyns

I would like know what everyone thinks of the following:

Putting to one side all of the adult issues and worries eg: money, politics etc. where do you think is the best place to bring up children, UK, NZ or any other places?

Thanks in advance

Lyns

babybella

I would say if you want your kids to stay kids for as long as poss then very def NZ.
KAZ

eurotramp

Best place to live..at the moment ....Irland..believe or not

SecretBeing

Ireland is not so good.!!!!!!!!!! YOU lepracaun
New Zealand is definately the better option. It has lots to offer More opportunties.

uk+kiwi

In whichever country the parents are happiest, since that will be the living example that the children experience.

Pompey_Paul

Good reply

Pompey_Paul

Willy Wonkas Chocolate factory

uk+kiwi

Thank you. Have you seen the Willy Wonker film then?

I haven't, seriously can't remember the story, but have a 5 year old that really wants me to read her the (re-released) book - is it suitable or a little scary do you think?

bookemjano

Unless I get there first.

uk+kiwi

Jan - no time for that, haven't you got your ideal dinner party guests arriving in an hour??? You need to dash over to the party thread and update me with your progress!! Carmen.

pixi-dust

not too scary - if you do the voices!!!

i thought the film was wonderful - then again I love Johnny Depp and dont really like Gene Wilder (ducks!!)

bookemjano

Why madam, I really couldn't tell the public what I've got planned for Tim McGraw, his wife would be really upset! Actually, I don't think he'd be too chuffed either!

uk+kiwi

LOL! Hope you have a successful evening - remember the matching lingerie!

Gill and Rob

Definately NZ !!

Kids are able to be kids. School is greared around developing social skills and it's the norm for kids to be involved with loads of sports and leisure activities.
Even my child who "wouldn't" have a bike in the UK, is an avid out doorsy type now, plays for the school soccer teams, swims, kayaks, OWNS a bike.

There isn't the sense that "we can;t do that in case they have an accident". Our daughter went to school camp with a caste on her arm, she definately would not have been allowed to go in the UK. Here the teacher said she'd miss out so much if we didn't let here go !!

In the UK we had a 4 bedroomed house, 4th bedroom used as as office/PC area, sons bedroom only big enough for a single bed, daughters shared a bedroom - had to have bunks as not enough room for 2 single beds and then there was our bedroom. There was no room for having sleep overs. In NZ it is quite common for kids to have their own area of the house. Ours have their own lounge and large double bedrooms each. They easily can have friends over to sleepovers as they alone have sleeping accommodation for 7.

Social activities are having friends and theirs kids over for dinner or a BBQ, rather than a night in the pub.

There are still activities for the not so sporty types, with loads of arts and crafts and music lessons available.


Gill

Pompey_Paul

I have not...i dont think you could better the original ...Gene Wilder is a genius in it!