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Raising up the children
Amelia Newcomb
People have plenty of views on how best to raise children. Norway, the subject of our in-depth story today, has a 63-page law, too, designed to help its very youngest residents find a solid footing in a democratic society.
Mention of the power of play pops up a lot 鈥� as does respect and charity, equality and solidarity. You鈥檒l learn, too, about 鈥渇riluftsliv.鈥� The story will likely make you think about what you鈥檝e done or experienced. Most of all, it brings to the fore one of the most important indicators of a society鈥檚 values, especially as it evolves and diversifies: How it cares for all its children.
