February 26 2024- As an American living in France and now a mother, the author reflects on the differences between French and American parenting traditions. While observing distinct approaches in France, the author has chosen to stick to the parenting traditions they were raised with in the United States. Emphasizing that personal choices don’t imply superiority, the author shares their observations on the cultural distinctions in parenting and discusses why they have decided to continue parenting in a way familiar to them.
I’m an American parent in France. The French’s parenting style is different, but it’s made me secure in my own decisions
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