8 Japanese Parenting Rules All Kids Need

All kids are a joy to be around, but Japanese children are some of the most polite, friendly, and well-behaved you’ll ever meet. They don’t let their feelings run wild. In Japan, you’ll rarely meet a child who’s crying in the supermarket (though there are always exceptions to the rule). Bright Side thinks that we ought to learn some upbringing tricks from Japanese parents. So we’ve collected the main principles of raising children in the Land of the Rising Sun. So if your parenting rules aren’t doing the trick, maybe give these tips a try! If it works for people in Japan, it might just work for you! TIMESTAMPS: Storytelling is a top priority 0:46 The mother-child bond is very close 1:35 Rules are more important than punishment 2:23 The community is involved in parenting 3:02 The child’s nutrition is spot on 3:56 Children must think of others 4:54 Children are highly independent 5:38 Parents discipline their children in private 6:21