Why Finnish parents leave their babies outside unattended

Finns are said to be the world’s happiest people. But are they also better parents? Many who have children eye Finland with envy. The country is the embodiment of a family-friendly society. People are amazed at the relaxed way Finns handle their kids, the level of government support and the safety of the surroundings. Many Finnish parents leave their children unsupervised, sleeping in strollers outside cafes, while they go in for coffee. What is more, the Finns love nature and they spend time outdoors with their children often as they can.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:45 Meet the Pero family
01:31 Facts & figures
02:21 Morning routine: the day-care center
03:51 Government support for parents
05:33 Afternoon nap outside in the cold
07:14 Finnish values

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CREDITS
Report: Hendrik Welling, Hallie Rawlinson
Camera: Pekka Koli, Jouni Soikkeli
Edit: Hendrik Welling
Supervising Editor: Mirja Viehweger
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