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23 Things American Parents Usually Do and the Rest of the World Doesn’t

Growing up in the United States definitely comes with a lot of fun, but we tend to assume that just because we were raised a certain way, everyone else had…

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11. We host baby showers

Outside America, baby showers are not very common, and very few people host them. Here in the United States, we want to celebrate our babies before they’re even born, even though this is considered bad luck in other countries, such as Japan and Russia.

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12. We host amazing parties

Yes, we make every party epic, especially when it comes to our children’s birthday party.

According to MSN.com, “Americans tend to go overboard for their kids’ parties and can spend hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars on a single event. Traditions elsewhere are a lot less elaborate and revolve more around family and food than fancy decor and gifts.”

Therefore, other countries such as Denmark and New Zealand like to keep things simple, instead of throwing over-the-top parties for their kids.

Make sure to also check: The 7 Biggest Parenting Mistakes That Destroy Kids’ Mental Strength According to Therapists.

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