Parents often put care into what they bring home for their children. No matter how simple it seems, each item affects how a child grows and learns. Thinking carefully about these choices can help shape positive habits and learning paths.

This compelling letter challenges the idea that being non-violent equals being child-centred. Reflecting on parenting in England and Spain, the writer makes a case for a family-centred approach that fosters emotional security and collective responsibility, without over-indulging the child or ignoring broader family dynamics.

Despite Norway’s generous parental leave and childcare policies, birthrates continue to fall. Experts point to rising housing costs, delayed parenthood, and the growing pressures of intensive parenting as key factors making family life feel increasingly unattainable for young adults—even in one of the world’s most family-friendly nations.