Where did the family move from?

They moved from a big city in the United States.

What surprised the parents about raising kids in Italy?

They were surprised by how independent the children are and how involved they are in adult social life.

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We moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. Raising kids here isn't what I expected.

First publishedJul 30, 16:18 UTC

Last updatedJul 30, 20:24 UTC · 42m ago

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I moved from the US to a small Italian town 12 years ago. Raising kids here has been surprising.In our town, kids seem to be way more independent and woven into adults' social lives.Ultimately, we're trying to keep some of our American values while adapting to the local culture.When my family moved from the United States to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago, I expected our children to grow up speaking another language and experiencing a different way of life.I didn't fully anticipate how much the move would challenge my ideas about parenting (in a good way).I was born and raised in Cleveland and attended Ohio State University, so my instincts were influenced by life in and around large American cities.

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A family moved from a big US city to a small town in Southern Italy 12 years ago. They found that raising children there was different from what they expected. Kids in the town are more independent and spend time with adults. The parents are trying to keep some American values while adapting to Italian life.

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It shows how moving to another country can change parenting ideas. Readers can learn about cultural differences in family life.

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Where did the family move from?: They moved from a big city in the United States.
What surprised the parents about raising kids in Italy?: They were surprised by how independent the children are and how involved they are in adult social life.

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