Parenting in the Netherlands

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Parenting in the Netherlands

Information, thoughts and ideas about what it is like to raise your child in the Netherlands

By Marleen Verhoeckx

A brief introduction

30 years old

Married

Two children: Aaron (3,5 years) and Nora (6 weeks)

Profession: Social worker

Our program for today

1. Parental context 
2. Personal values of parenting
3. First 1000 days
4. Role division between parents
5. Elementary school
6. Highschool
7. Religion and Parenting

Parental context

General lifestyle in the Netherlands

Both parents working

Children go to daycare/school during weekdays

What is parenting like in Indonesia?

Personal values of parenting

• You are the example for your child
• Don't be perfect, your imperfections can be learning opportunities
•   Children like regularity 
• Let your child be him/herself 

What are your important values for parenting?

First 1000 days

You become a parent from conception of the child (start pregnancy)

Role mother and father during pregnancy

Physical and emotional foundation 

Role devision 

Talk about the role devision together as parents

Be an example for your child (in role devision)

Work together 

Daycare & elementary school 

Daycare from the age of 3 weeks till 4 years old

Elementary school from age 4 till 12

Development of social skills 

First steps of letting your child into the world

highschool

Age 12-18 

puberty

- lots of changes 

- experiences strong emotions 

- what to do as parents

What roles or boundaries are important for you?

Religion & parenting 

• Be the example
• Try to inspire your children
• Avoid force of practising religion

Do you have any questions or comments?