Why Spain is a Great Place for Your Kids to Grow Up
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Spain and the Costa de Sol will always be a
wonderful place to bring up children due
to the Mediterranean lifestyle and great weather.
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No one is quite sure why but that doesn’t change the fact
that kids are just kids for longer when they live in Spain. One of the reasons
is that peer pressure and social pressure isn’t as big in Spain. Teenagers are
allowed to go gaga over babies and toddlers without anyone thinking anything of
it. If anything British kids should be allowed to have their childhoods back.
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Safety
Spain is a country with a relatively low crime rate. There’s
no need for parents to be constantly worried about their kids. In Spain you
wouldn’t need to think twice if a stranger were to approach your child, talk to
them, or even hold your baby. Something that would just never happen in
Britain.
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Healthcare
Spain has a fantastic healthcare system, especially when it
comes to kids. Their state hospitals are a great place to give birth. It’s not
like in Britain where you could be waiting a long time. They take healthcare
seriously and there are practically no waiting times.
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Language
When an expat child grows up in Spain they will learn at least two languages. They will know their mother tongue and Spanish. They might
even learn a third or fourth language depending on where in Spain you are.
Learning a new language can only ever be a good thing, especially for a child.
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The Great Outdoors
Because of the warm weather many people spend more time
outdoors than indoors, particularly in the south. There are also plenty of sports facilities everywhere. Playing on the beach and enjoying the countryside
is something a child can do every day rather than when they’re on holiday.
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Family First
Spain has very tight family units. Children in Spain grow up
respecting their family members and appreciating what it’s like to be part of a
family. They will grow up proud of their family and with respect for their
elders. While they might not meet some members of their family as they are in
different countries they will enjoy the time they spend together with those
relatives more.
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Food
Staying in a new place means encouraging your children to
eat new foods. There are many great dishes kids love in Spain and there isn’t really a “kids menu” in the restaurants. Instead it’s customary for families to
just share their plates of food. At home meal time becomes family time. There isn’t
even a lot of fast food in Spain. Have you ever seen someone walking eat and
eating in Spain?
