Taboo in the USA vs Normal in Iceland – Parenting Edition

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Throughout my pregnancy and now as a first-time mom in Iceland, I’ve noticed some differences in parenting that are social norms here but are taboo in the United States. I grew up and lived in NYC until the age of 30, so I what I’ve learned there has stuck with me. Even after 9 years of living in Iceland, I still find myself having little bits of culture shock.

Feel free to let me know your thoughts in the comments, but please be respectful.

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00:00- 00:46 - why I noticed these differences
00:46 - 03:04 - 1st Taboo in US vs Normal in Iceland
03:04 - 05:14 - 2nd Taboo in US vs Normal in Iceland
05:14 -06:39 - 3rd Taboo in US vs Normal in Iceland
06:39 -08:09 - What’s coming up on the channel

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