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@temporaryonesix
2 жыл бұрын
Hey you should do day in the life of a fighter staring Panchan Rina. 🥳
@ropro9817
2 жыл бұрын
Paolo: That was really interesting! Thanks for sharing!
@reptilfanatikern5234
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! I have a question, whast the japanse Word for reptile? ^_^ hope you understand it, my english is not the best 🙈
@KH-qe5zf
2 жыл бұрын
Paolo never really replies to his fan's comments other than a simple heart. Does he even appreciate that we come here, give likes, and support him?
@ropro9817
2 жыл бұрын
@@KH-qe5zf He does! He's just really busy so unfortunately can't read or reply to all of them. Cut him some slack. :D
@cranscape
2 жыл бұрын
I was watched by a rotation of old ladies in the small farm town I lived in around that age. One of them told my mom she never seen a kid eat so many tomatoes. Mom said I didn't like tomato. Turns out I was so polite I'd eat whatever the woman gave me and she just kept giving me tomato out of her garden to eat. My grandma was the full time childcare of several kids over the years in her home in a different small town and I used to be jealous they got grandma time all the time. At her funeral there were over a dozen grown people there who had been kids she watched over the years and they all saw her as their grandma too.
@catchyname5403
2 жыл бұрын
What wholesome stories. May your Grandma’s journey in the spirit world be blessed as she was such a blessing to others. 💚
@plushbatfan
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear. My granny passed away back on January of 2013. She means a lot to me back in my childhood. She has lived to the age of ninety-four. Missed her already, so sad so true.
@jleigh5154
2 жыл бұрын
This is so sweet and familiar to me. My grandma was a little similar. Where she was from people had large families, and she brought that sentiment with her when she married my grandfather and moved here. She ended up raising 5 biological children, looking after their friends on many days, raising several grandchildren, and fostering even more older children and teens. When she passed, the chapel was so full, people were lined up down the walls and even waiting in a line out the door. I couldn't quite believe it myself but it was so heartwarming to know she had touched so many people's lives and helped so many kids develop into good, healthy people ❤️
@Goleon
5 ай бұрын
When I was growing up in Maine, there was an old lady in my neighborhood who would give me random snacks (and let me jump around her lawn sprinkler during the summer) whenever I showed up and one day she gave me a banana which I don’t like (too mushy for my tastes) but I didn’t want to upset her by saying that so I ate it to be polite. One of only two times I’ve eaten a banana.
@jamesherman3750
2 жыл бұрын
Hey mate, have you considered doing a day in the life of a Japanese High School Teacher? Would be awesome to see
@hayaalmutairi7359
2 жыл бұрын
I would sooo love to see that since I’m a teacher as well
@ivanchudyk6129
2 жыл бұрын
yes please, sounds very interesting!
@deanfleischer6239
2 жыл бұрын
There are probably strict rules about filming kids and sharing it online. Japanese schools have become very strict with 個人情報
@simulatethat6099
2 жыл бұрын
Probably some issues with that one.. I mean if he can do it great, but I could see the schools and government giving it a hard pass..
@stephenfletcher9402
2 жыл бұрын
A day in the life of a shinkansen rubbish cleaner would be cool too
@Athlynne
2 жыл бұрын
Wolfy is just getting more gorgeous as he grows! :) Years ago in college I learned a bit about early childhood education in Japan, and was so impressed with what I saw. Kids helping in a school garden to grow the vegetables they would later eat, kids helping clean the classroom and bring lunch in, eating healthy, varied food instead of the pizza and tater tots we get in the US, teachers fostering such a tremendous and inspiring spirit of let's-all-work-together. I totally get why I've heard Japan described as a paradise for children.
@mommamia9948
2 жыл бұрын
16:39 Wolfy tried to say “In the next one,” and point just like Maiko and Paola did 🥺 he’s so precious! I can’t handle how cute he is!!!!
@azabujuban-hito8085
2 жыл бұрын
Who's Paola?
@addictedtoJB
2 жыл бұрын
The security, at least where my nephew attended, was the exact same way; if you were not listed as "mom" or "dad" you needed to sign in & show identification, then they would call a parent to confirm. After all of that, you were in the system but they always required ID.
@bbghoul_x
2 жыл бұрын
It's like that where I live too. Probably everywhere
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
I think it’s like that in lots of places.
@HiljaSE-yw5nd
9 ай бұрын
@@rachelcookie321 not here at all. the parent just said beforehand that someone else would come. and then e.g. grandma would come and present herself as grandma and the child would recognize her and it's all fine
@blessingsoutlaw
2 жыл бұрын
He’s so precious, and his hair has grown so thick! 👦🏻
@jasperfilms1652
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paolo! I’ve been a supervisor at a day care here in the US for 3 years while getting my degree to teach middle and high school. I deal with kids from 5-12. All in one group. I’ve also worked with the kids much younger than that. And the childcare is ridiculously over priced especially since most of us are college students (though we try our best). Plus we are vastly underpaid though we are made to believe that is okay. Which for us we don’t even think of our pay but rather the well-being of the kids. However this is an insane wait list for our daycare and pre k and is basically first come first serve which to me is sometimes WILD. There is a bit of government support but is not accessible to everyone (it really depends on your job and background) plus we take in children that are in the foster system (which thankfully are able to attend our daycare with funding but again is not always available to people that need it most). It’s a slippery slope in the states sometimes but the people that are willing to do it are (for the most part) there for the child’s best interest
@Scott-if3ce
2 жыл бұрын
So my mom runs a private daycare, at her house. Private Daycares have less restrictions than nursery schools. Private daycares the owner doesn't need a childcare education, while nursery school workers need one. Both need a business license. Private daycares are more "homey" since kids spend there time in a house, where they can play with toys, run around in the backyard, take naps, watch tv (kid friendly shows), and eat snacks. Nursery schools are like what Wolfy goes to, expect in Canada, if you just ask you're kid will be put in and there won't be competition from other parents to get a spot. Private daycares are bit more competitive since they are cheaper and daycares are limited to 5 children per supervising adult. But still there's no paper work, you just ask the daycare, bring your kid, and interview the babysitter, then you as the parents approve or decline the daycare. For food, both nursery schools and private daycares provide food as part of the cost. For my mom's private daycare you can also send your own food in case your kid needs a special type of milk formula or has allergies. You also send in a bag whatever your kid might night during the day like a sippy cup or change of clothes. About ages, daycares will start accepting kids around 1 years old. I'm not sure about nurseries but my mom accepts 6-8 month infants for a higher cost. It should be noted, a standard maternity leave is 12 months in Canada. So kids start at 1 years old. Then from 1-3 they goto daycare, then start kindergarten in 3-4 years old, and begin grade 1 at 5-6 years old. By the time kids are 10 they're allowed to stay home by themselves without supervision and watch other kids. I remember helping my mom with babysitting when I turned 10 or I would take care of my younger siblings when my mom left the house. If you have any questions, just let me know. Interesting video!
@banshee1133
2 жыл бұрын
How much is the daycare?
@Scott-if3ce
2 жыл бұрын
@@banshee1133 I'm not exactly sure, but I often saw parents paying 200$ week for school kids. It's been a few years since then so the price must of gone up. I know nurseries cost almost twice the amount of what my mom charged
@mkfusato
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for another insightful video! Here in Hawaii, daycare is very expensive. Many children either stay with grandparents or a sitter during the day until they’re old enough to go to preschool which is also very expensive. $800 a month would be considered very cheap. There is also often a waiting list. Security protocols are very similar here to what you described.
@hopeaddison-washington485
2 жыл бұрын
We live in Hawaii too and I can 2nd how expensive daycare is here. I ended up just staying home with my now 3 year old because it was just too much and he was always sick. Glad I was able to make this choice.
@rinanova1463
2 жыл бұрын
I live in Michigan and daycare is about the same 250 - 350 a week is average so some people do in home daycare. Rates for in home are like 130- 180 a week. It’s illegal to not have a license when running it in your home so it makes in home daycare scarce forcing people to take the more expensive option
@Crimsontears83
2 жыл бұрын
One good point is that they start learning English in Hoikuen and Kodomoein. I teach English at elementary and nursery and nursery might be my favorite. Not only because it's fun and the kids are great but it's also really good cardio lol 🥵. We just finished our Undokai (sports day) a couple weeks ago.
@Jordan-inJapan
2 жыл бұрын
Haha, I’ve got the same gig. 🍻
@amb4367
2 жыл бұрын
Shouldent they learn Japanese, since they are Japanese? And when Foreign Languages are in Question, why English? Why not French and German?
@rajuaditya1914
2 жыл бұрын
@@amb4367 They obviously learn Japanese, English, on the other hand, is the most widely spoken language when accounted for non native speakers.
@huzaifa-682
2 жыл бұрын
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@amb4367
2 жыл бұрын
@@rajuaditya1914 I know many People here in Europe who know French and German but not English, and that both French and German are not their First Language.
@derriklest2161
2 жыл бұрын
I like the point system it helps keep people that would exploit the system and it keeps the people that need help get the help they need. And the schedule thing of introducing kids slowly to the change of being away helps negate separation issues
@janewhite5
2 жыл бұрын
I feel exactly the same. My baby was born at the beginning of the pandemic and he was not used to other people. He recently started going to nursery school. Here in Mexico it's free for working parents with social security. Those two things happened with him too, he got sick! Just after 4 days attending. But fortunately here there are just 3 days for adaptation so he had finished his days. And yes, he is changing his attitude but I think it's normal... They will surely learn a lot from the activities and socialization! :) Thanks for the video! Very interesting
@ivanavasquez2475
2 жыл бұрын
Y las guarderías del IMSS son las mejores, mucho mejores que las privadas. El problema es la lista de espera 🥹
@tmoore6463
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Preschool teacher in Okayama. One good thing to remember that things like prices are different in different prefectures. There’s also not really a huge difference between hoikuen and yochien. They’re just owned by different municipalities (?) of the government :) it’s a big stigma that a child needs to move to yochien, but they don’t. But even down here waiting lists are absolutely crazy too!
@eskercurve
2 жыл бұрын
Here in the US it depends on what state you live in. In mine there are state assistance programs and copay schedules, and other assistance like mental health and food assistance, but phase out once you cross a certain income level (which isn't high enough if you live an expensive county) . College students can apply for assistance through the college or the state. Some companies have sponsored childcare nearby. But the facilities are basically all private or corporate run and cost at least $1500 a month, which does not include food, diapers, or milk/formula, you have to provide all that.
@lel7841
2 жыл бұрын
Yep yep. My family is very lucky because there's usually someone available who can watch my kid if we can't (I work full time+ and her dad is a student). There's no way we could afford even the cheapest options here which wouldn't anyways due my kid being disabled and needing extra care. Life did get easier after she started school though
@Jordan-inJapan
2 жыл бұрын
Nice video! A few points: first, rural vs urban. In small towns, like where I live, choosing and getting into to a nursery school isn’t much of a big deal. We just chose the one closest to our house for our daughter and that was that. Big cities are a little more complicated, as Paolo and Maiko explained. Another point, all of the ‘surprising’ rules about what you have to bring and how to write your child’s name, etc… that’s just Japan. Everything is like that here, ESPECIALLY in schools, where parents have to follow those kind of rules and conventions at least through to the end of elementary school. But Japanese society is full of specific little rules like that. (Annoying at first, but it keeps everything running smoothly.) Anyway, I should finish by saying that in my experience, the early childhood education system here is, all in all, fantastic.
@missplainjane3905
2 жыл бұрын
Still a win win situation right ?
@kattheshrink
2 жыл бұрын
I’m also in a small Japanese town/city and it took me less than a week to get my baby enrolled. We are doing self-paid until government supported which costs ¥50,000/month for an infant which is super cheap vs. the US which averages $1200 USD/month! 😳 Her daycare does also have a government funded option. I don’t know about you, but I didn’t know about diaper stamps until three weeks ago when my baby started.
@riekemarxen4427
8 ай бұрын
I live in Hamburg, Germany,where daycare is pretty cheap as it is subsidized by the state (the exact amount in Germany varies between the federal states). All my three kids started at around 1 year old and were typically among the last ones to be picked up, so that they spent about 8-9 hours a day in Kindergarden. I never felt guilty about it because they always seemed happy and I am convinced that they need the company of other children. Hamburg has a voucher system meaning you can basically chose freely between private and state -run childcare, they all accept the vouchers though private ones might ask for some extra charges for ex. for bilingual programmes.
@Mister6
2 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia Daycare is all private and tends to be very expensive (around $100AUD+/day). There are government subsidies available for low income earners/pensioners but for a lot of parents, return to work is often a break-even affair. There are also long waiting lists at many facilities so sometimes you are just out of luck. A lot of parents will put their kids on a waiting list while pregnant aiming to get their child in by the time they are 2 or so.
@nucleardog6675
2 жыл бұрын
Same experience in Canada as well. I wish someone told me how long the wait list took. For me it took 1 year. Also pro tip, if there is part time available take those and u can get full time daycare faster.
@emmastanton1967
2 жыл бұрын
Not all private in Australia..look around
@annamae4761
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your experiences as parents! It is so interesting to see how child care is different in different places. I think it is great you all thought of Wolfy’s social development when making this decision. I’ve heard a lot of children born during this time stare a lot at other people when going out. My second child was also born during this time but since he has an older brother I feel like he doesn’t stare at others often, perhaps brother gave him the social interaction on a sort of peer level to help him socially.
@TheNo1Alex
2 жыл бұрын
As a new father in Japan this was great to watch. Thank you Paolo! I was curious: I'm assuming they're for Wolfy but why do you have pictures really low to the ground?
@Xandertook
2 жыл бұрын
You should get a stamp with wolfy's name on it to make marking his items easier! Especially the diapers.
@PaolofromTOKYO
2 жыл бұрын
Yup, we did. Got tired of writing his name on everything.
@kattheshrink
2 жыл бұрын
@@PaolofromTOKYO Diaper stamps are life.
@platosbeard3476
2 жыл бұрын
The illness sucks. When they get something, you get it too 🤒 Part of the issue is some parents sending their clearly infectious kids to nursery. "Oh, I didn't know lil Timmy had the winter vomiting virus". Yes, yes you did, Sharon, your car was like a scene out of the exorcist and you had puke in your hair 😠
@malas6654
2 жыл бұрын
😀
@cindiwalls3518
2 ай бұрын
You're little guy is absolutely adorable. Thank you for sharing this. I'm a PreK teacher of 29 years.
@dionthorn
2 жыл бұрын
Bro wolfy is so cute! He looks so bubbly!
@toniCbenn56
2 жыл бұрын
Sooo adorable 🥰
@HM-kc4ky
2 жыл бұрын
Japan’s social care system is so good. not only children’s facilities but also elderly care hospital is so helpful.
@ulqulqu
2 жыл бұрын
I found this all very informative, thank you. I live in Turkey. I've heard that little children had a really difficult time getting used to other people or being outside with other people after being locked in during the pandemic. So your idea to send Wolfy to a nursery so that he can socialize is spot on. And, having sent two boys to the nursery myself, I have to add, they will get sick
@kristag5768
2 жыл бұрын
As a old daycare teacher from Canada.. what to bring, write name on clothes and the transition into daycare (2 hrs first day or two etc) is common. But the point system is wow. Childcare is SOOOO expensive. Even the government funded ones unless you get subsidy from the government to help pay.
@Ssaidak
8 ай бұрын
I work in Scotland. The first day is an hour and with the parents. If its stressful they can leave before. After few days they come alone for an hours some days, then two, etc. But the maximum is four.
@wednesday1899
2 жыл бұрын
School food in Japan looks amazing compared to US schools. I can’t believe how adorable that “Mama” at the end was, and the dancing! What a cool little dude.
@W4ABN
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing. I'm in Northern Virginia and I think daycare here is around $1800-2200/month and LONG waiting lists. This is part of why I've been a stay at home dad and have a 4yr old and 19 month old twins.
@aak6658
2 жыл бұрын
He is so tall now, So adorable god bless him
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
In Scotland you have public nurseries and private nurseries. Private nurseries are for 0-5 years old and you have to pay while public nurseries are 3-5 years old and it’s free. I’m not sure if it’s how all public nurseries work but it’s how the one worked that I went to when I was a kid, the three year olds would go in the morning and then the four year olds would go in the afternoon. I remember we had small classes (maybe like 10 kids to a teacher?) for most of the time but we would also have a break were we had to eat a piece of fruit and brush our teeth then we were allowed outside to play for like 30 minutes. I don’t remember if it was everyday or once a week or whenever but we would have this thing were all the classes came into this one bigger room and we would sit in a circle and play games. I think we also had some indoor/outdoor play at the start of the day when parents were dropping the kids off. Because nursery was only for half the day my parents also sent me to a childminders. My parents and a couple other parents would pay her and I would spend my day at her house. At my childminders there was three other kids. I think I went to my childminders from when my mum started working after maternity leave until I was 7 years old and we moved to New Zealand. I don’t know anymore about it as I only know from a child’s point of view and this is what I remember from when I was a kid.
@emilyvickery8081
6 ай бұрын
In Australia common is 6wks old-5yr olds. But it's commonly broken into groups, 6wks -15mth, 15 mths -24mths, 2yrs-3yr, 3-5yrs. Staff are qualified and there's a strict min staff:child ratio depending on age group. For 3-5yr group there is the option of going to a Kindergarten or do Kindergarten at the ELC.. Prep is entry for school. Some private schools have the early learning centre (elc) as part of the school. ELC has government assistance for parents to afford the fees. There is a priority list but no points system. For government Kindergartens, they have an open date where they accept applications then its first in first served. We're asked to bring spare sets of clothes, a hat, wayer bottle, bed bag. some provide food, others ask to bring. Food offered varies from elc to elc. Hats here need to full brim. We have a bed bag which has a sheet and blanket. a mini pillow is optional, and sleep toy.
@jeannenebabor7897
10 ай бұрын
I live in the US. I work at a preschool program through our public school system. We also use a point system. Children get points for being at risk. We ask a long 2 pages worth of questions and depending on how they answer they are given points. But our public school preschool is free. We have security also. Parents need to go to the office and register (give the name and phone number of anyone they want to pick up their child) and if someone other than a parent is picking up their child they need to call and tell the secretary. The person needs an ID. The ID is checked against the ID and then scanned into the computer. So that is similar
@azabujuban-hito8085
2 жыл бұрын
This brings so much memory as I used to volunteered at the local kindergarten here in Tokyo ( Oshiage area ). Thank you for this video !
@lilms.deafpastrychef7249
2 жыл бұрын
In Some parts of America there’s is a private government nursery called apple care. The waiting list is so long Most people sign up weeks to days before the child delivery date so they can get in as soon as possible. My little brother was in apple care he was signing up on the waiting list once he was born and didn’t get in until he was two and a half years old. Age limit is at age five for children who miss the cut off date to start kindergarten which is September25 or. October 3 Any child born after these date can’t start kindergarten until they are 6 years old. Private nursery are EXPENSIVE. Lucky children with disabilities can start school as early as 6 months which star early development intervention. It depends on these state you live. It state privately own. Meaning anyone with children with disabilities can apply but have to meet certain criteria which make it in. It’s paid by tax dollars and other non profit donations like hospitals to pay for nurses a care giver teachers etc.
@Chibi-kittenplays
2 жыл бұрын
In sweden you can start from you are one years old at pre-school. At the first day you will only stay like.. 30 minutes and then gradually extend it for 2 weeks. It is REALLY common that children gets very clingy so no stress about it! There are children that cries as mom leaves a year in or never get used to it but it normally ends a few moments after you leave. As parent you can accidentally make the "leaving" a lot harder by being over emotional because.. .ofc it is hard to leave your precious child!
@Visitor2Earth
2 жыл бұрын
He is so cute! The grandpa in me just wants hold him & watch him laugh and smile! There are few things in life that are more cute & heartwarming as the giggly faced laugh of a child!
@SushiSara44
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh, my daughter is 3 and had the same reaction of just staring at other kids at first once we started going to playgrounds again recently. Love your videos, especially seeing things to do as a family/with a child (Wolfy is sooo cute!). I'm hoping my husband, daughter, and I can come to Tokyo again soon - it will be my daughter's first time :)
@chelouha
2 жыл бұрын
That staring is normal. Young children aren't biologically programmed to seek independence, so if they don't automatically socialize in groups, that's a built-in defense mechanism you are seeing. They learn best with one-on-one interactions until older.
@SushiSara44
2 жыл бұрын
@@chelouha oh yes that's true! Part of is also adjusting to being around people other than just us and some family after a year a half of social distancing too. She didn't know what to do with a huge playground for the first time, but figured it out pretty quick and now won't stop asking to go again (what have I done😆)
@Nobli82
2 жыл бұрын
In Hungary maternity leave can be as long as 3 years. We have nurseries ("bölcsőde"), public and private ones, as well, for children under 3 years of age, then kindergarten/preschool ("óvoda") for kids aged 3-6. Some of these institutions also accept special needs children. Kindergarten/preschool is compulsory. Kids are usually separated into age groups: 3-4 years, 4-5 years, 5-6 years. Kindergarten is followed by elementary school ("általános iskola") from the age of 6. Before 1990, the 8+4 system was in use, meaning the elementary school lasted 8 years (from age 6 to age 14, Grade 1-8), and it was followed by 4 years in secondary school ("középiskola") (Grade 9-12). Today, 4+8 or 6+6 systems are also available, children can switch to a secondary school after Grade 4 or 6. Different types of secondary schools exist. At the end of the secondary education, pupils take a school exit exam called Matura ("érettségi") of several subjects: Maths, Hungarian Literature and Grammar, History and Foreign Language which are compulsory to everyone plus at least one more subject selected by the pupil (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, etc.). The Matura exam and its results play a key role in the admission system to the tertiary education (college, university - "főiskola", "egyetem").
@MJ-cz5gx
Жыл бұрын
I'm in Australia. We have childcare for children 8 weeks old - 4yrs old. Open 630am - 630pm Monday- Friday. The childcare centres are all privately owned & all have different fees. The government pays a percentage of the fees based on your income. At 5 yrs old children start school and if parents go to work there is out of school care available 6am - 9am and 230pm - 630pm, and all day during school holidays, again privately owned and government subsidised
@shawna8516
2 жыл бұрын
He’s a perfect blend of you both. Awesome video. Had so much to say, didn’t make notes lol. One thing tho in Canada. We get one year off. And the other parent, I think gets a month. Also you can switch between the parents. So 6 months and 6 “” or whoever makes more money.! Whatever you fancy. I love the swifering part, my nephew, when he was young liked it also. Cleanliness is great. Start them young. Love watching from Canada 🇨🇦.
@jimmydelcid8779
2 жыл бұрын
I know right!!! I can see a little bit of Maiko and Paolo in him. Wolfy is growing into such a handsome guy too!
@kirstyjones2530
2 жыл бұрын
I live in the Scottish Highlands. Children start nursery between three and four years old, depending upon when their birthday falls. In rural areas like here we have a choice of English or Gaelic medium nurseries. We sent our daughter to the nearest nursery which was part of the village school and was a Gaelic medium nursery, she then went into Gaelic medium education. Children are entitled to up to 30 hours a week, starting at 8.50am and going to 3.15 pm. There is flexibility to less days if you want or even half days. At the time that my daughter attended she was one of 8 children attending. There are currently 15 children attending but due to the size of the room they use in the school, they cannot take any more than that (it is in an old Victorian building). When they get to the term before they start school, they spend an hour each morning in the school classroom to get used to how that will be when they start school.
@UniqueDestinations
2 жыл бұрын
I was so very confused about the Japanese kindy system. I will need to send my youngest two soon (my eldest kids didn’t go) so thank you for the informative video! ❤️👍🥰
@XxEiSaKuPaNdAxX
2 жыл бұрын
Your kiddo looks just like you!!! So cute!! 🥰 I agree, looking for a nursery/daycare is very overwhelming! I'm glad Japan also has government support for parents! It's very helpful! In the US, we also have an income based as well if you qualify. I pay $260 for two kids going to daycare (one full time and the oldest is only before and after school). I'm a full time student and my husband works full time. As far as security goes, it's about the same in all the daycares I've had my kids in. They usually take a copy of the ID and if someone outside the list of approved people goes to pick them up, I usually tell them ahead of time and I send them a copy of their ID or if it's last second, I let them know what they look like, what they are driving, and there's a code word you give the person that they need to tell the daycare.
@jillk8291
2 жыл бұрын
I think what you described is similar to childcare for infants to pre-K in the US, especially in cities. There is limited space, so it's hard to get in good ones. You need to fill in long applications. Babies can start quite young. My granddaughter started at about 4 months. You have to label everything with their name - How else will the teachers know whose sneakers belongs to who? And they all have a list of items they need you to supply. My granddaughter is now 19 months and she loves her nursery school. She also seems to love the food. Once she started eating solids, she would race to the entrance when she knew it was time to eat and shake the gate. She learns so much there even though her mom does a lot to enrich her play. She sings songs that we haven't taught her yet. She knew all the basic colors of her crayons when she was drawing yesterday. And, as you said, she is learning how to play and socialize with other children which is the most important lesson of school. Even getting sick more frequently because she is exposed to other children means she is building a strong immune system. As long as your day care workers are well trained and it is a safe environment, nurseries are good for kids.
@ButacuPpucatuB
2 жыл бұрын
Blessings to you both. Raising a kid is challenging. But look at how happy and healthy he is 😍 Wolfy is growing so well 🙌🏽
@telinhajp
2 жыл бұрын
Wolfy has so much hair! He's so big now! Cute as always! 🥰❤️
@Kronos0999
2 жыл бұрын
Kids really do grow up fast. I'm not even remotely involved in the kid's life but I remember when she just gave birth to Wolfy and he was so small. Now he's grown so much taller and standing on his feet.
@eruditefairy
2 жыл бұрын
where i'm from, this type of "training" that toddlers do before they start going to pre-schools/nursery schools is really common, i think it's even recommended
@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293
2 жыл бұрын
I knew your channel would grow. You worked so hard to get where you are. I started watching you almost when you first started it. And your son, oh my god. He's the most beautiful creation of all. Well done, I wish you guys well going into 2022. Thank you for not just entertaining me but educating me and making me happier for it all. I pin things on my maps and write down places you recommend and other cultural travel tips. You've been with me on a few trips to Japan and don't even know it! xo
@debbimor8003
2 жыл бұрын
I actually think the point system would be awesome, as far as I know, here in australia, it's first in/ first served..or waiting list to get your child into a daycare centre. While this is fair to a certain extent, I have known people who have lost their jobs because there was a lack of placements for their kids...and then some SAHMs who would send their kids in for 5 days a week while they were at home doing nothing at all, so that isn't too fair. I understand there is a need to socialise your kids, but taking up placements when there are families that really need them more is a bit too 'me, me, me'...something that is a little too prevalent in this day and age, and I think that's where the point system would help out a lot! I've been extraordinarily lucky that in my nearly 30 years of being a mum, I've been able to stay at home and care for all 3 of my kids before they started school, but it would have been nice to have care available if I had needed it.
@eliiizk5852
Жыл бұрын
In sweden we are not allowed to put our children in kindergarten/nursery before 1 year. The kids are so dependent on us as parents. But we also get 480 days paid parental leave from the gov't.
@tracysaenz9848
2 жыл бұрын
I like your videos very much. My granddaughter is a Senior in high school and is going to college next year to study Japanese business and culture. Your videos are important for us to study to learn what to expect. We presently live in the Kansas City suburbs. About childbirth: I had my daughter and went home hours later, but my daughter is 43. It cost $700. My daughter had her son and stayed 2 days before going home. It cost about $1,700.00. It wasn’t very much because she was a government employee. I was off work 4 weeks. My daughter was off 2.5 months. Now fathers can also take time off work. 2 of my grandkids went to daycare as an infant. 1 grandson stays home with his father in the day while his mother teaches school and the father works in the evening to 10pm so no daycare is needed. Daycare taught my children and grandkids to eat many different foods. Please feel free to ask any questions about this subject.
@lynhanna917
2 жыл бұрын
here in Alberta Canada we have Daycare. The cost for one child full time and two school age children who go to Daycare after school until parents pick them up is about $2,500 and of course if there is no school and the kids are there all day that amount increases. Usually the kids are in their own age group and the government regulates the number of carers to the number of children. You as an individual can set up your own Daycare out of your home but these can end up not being monitored and you can end up with more children than allowed.
@TheRezule
2 жыл бұрын
Watching this with my Girlfriend and shes saying that everything you mentioned is like 10 times better than here in canada. The security is much tighter The point system is very impressive The price is SUPER low for Government support compared to here Meals look much healthier, they look home made Play areas look like her dream play areas for the kids. truthfully it looks like the Government help level facility is maybe even higher quality than our Private daycares.
@Socrates21stCentury
2 жыл бұрын
The nursery school food was pretty amazing, we got butter on white bread, and / or peanut butter ... and jelly was not always included .. every day ... day after day .. after day ...
@barbaraz.5396
2 жыл бұрын
My son is also a pandemic baby. He would do the exact same things Wolfy does. He would stare at kids whenever he could. When he started kindergarten at 15 months (here in Norway it's called kindergarten right from the beginning) he would get sick for a week every other week. It was really tiring. But after about half a year it all settled down and now he's hardly sick. And also his separation fears got stronger (that's the usual age for it anyway).
@Lu_ciernaga
2 жыл бұрын
In Spain maternity leave is about 3 months, after that there are nurseries for babies (until 2 years old) but are not mandatory, you can just hire a nanny if you prefer, for example Kindergarten (here called preschool) is from 3 to 5 years old, and it's also not obligatory but heavily recommended to ensure kids learn basics (colours, numbers, a bit of English, etc) and learn to interact with kids their age
@Esandeech2
2 жыл бұрын
Same here in the Netherlands. Except children go to school at 4 years old.
@ultimatepitviper
2 жыл бұрын
I also remember my sons daycare had a pin pad that you were given a code to get in and you could only get in if you had the code which was nice and they served balanced meals with veggies,fruit,dairy, and meats so kids learned healthy foods. It's nice to see they do some of the same things in Japan with registering mom and dad and using IDs for others.
@rinawithatwist2580
2 жыл бұрын
Aww would love to play with Wolfy at Hoikuen. Kids in Japan nursery are sooo adorable and this stage in their lives is so precious it’s such a joy to be part of their early school life. Lots of love to your channel!
@snehamalhotra8486
2 жыл бұрын
He is So adorable 💕thanks for the useful video
@nathalieposno7133
2 жыл бұрын
Here in the Netherlands its not that different. You have many types of daycare, like the nursery. But also afterschool care ( thats where your child goes after a day at his primaryschool). Afterschool care is basically for parents who work all day, and wont be home till late. There is also a thing called the todlergroup. That group is basically for children that are between the age of 1 and 3. In that time they learn basic things like socializing and they can play with other children for atleast 3 or 4 hours. Cause that is enough for a todler brain to handle. They either have a nap at the facility, or the are collected by their parents. Its all necessary to prepare them for primaryschool.
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
I think they have after school care in all countries. It’s very common.
@cantsay
2 жыл бұрын
The very end where Wolfie does the goodbye motion was wonderful!! You're such a sweet family!
@Sakayah
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, this is the first video I watched of you but it spoke to me as I work at a nursery/after school care/ kindergarten in the Netherlands. At the nursery where I work we don't do a point system but we just have a very long waiting list and it's quite expensive no matter what job you have or how many hours you work there is just one price, you can get some funding from the Government to help pay for it but it's not even enough to pay for nursery (Nursery price is 1273 euro a month with Government help of 792 euro). Here you can bring your child from 6 weeks old to the nursery I work at and they sleep as well as eat here, most children are here from 8.30am till 6.30pm. I kinda like how the nursery (Hoikuen) works in Japan as the point system is way better than a long waiting list. Thank you for uploading the video this was very insightful
@colleenbattensabala1128
2 жыл бұрын
I am a infant teacher at a university child care learning center. We have a long wait list and we cater to the university students first, then faculty and staff and alumni. Our director applies for grants and funding and puts the funding towards reducing tuition for the students. Typically the rates for a infant rate for alumni is 320 a week. And it goes down by 10$ for staff and faculty.
@PersiaD
2 жыл бұрын
As an ex-daycare worker in the USA, the one I worked at was divided within each age group. It helps the children to be with their own peers and develop social skills. I will say that the 3-5 year olds are put together so the older ones can feel as if they are being helpful and the younger ones can learn from them. I don’t know how much daycare cost but most that are funded by the government gives families vouchers that can be used. These vouchers allow the parents to send their child there and not pay a dime. Most childcare centers have after school for the older kids (kids in elementary). This also helps the families when parents are working late. Many of my past coworkers were allowed to bring their own children at a discounted price. We opened from 6:30-6. If a parent is late, it’s $30 every 30 minutes. The daycare provided food -breakfast, lunch, and snack. For the one and two year olds, parents must bring child’s diapers. Jackets must have child’s name written on it. Mats are provided for nap time. Security is very important where I worked. We don’t send someone home to anyone that isn’t registered to be the pick up for the child. Every childcare center goes on your tax return and you get al back to do it all again.
@paulsmith1466
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear Wolfy was so sick - it’s so hard when they are so little. It’s normal too for them to be more clingy to one parent - my daughter can be a real Daddy’s girl sometimes. Bless you guys and hope Wolfy is better soon! Blessings. (Mother of 3 - picture is my husband 😊)
@lucydeep2156
2 жыл бұрын
This is so cool! I work at a nursery in the US and have always wondered about what a Japanese one is like.
@PaolofromTOKYO
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@Crimsontears83
2 жыл бұрын
It's really fun! The kids tend to be pretty great. They learn start (very basic easy) English in Hoikuen so I get to teach and play with them.
@paulette9187
2 жыл бұрын
We have the same in the US. We have private, public, and government daycares as well (headstart). Government works with low income families and vouchers. Your baby boy is soooooo precious!!! The training schedule sounds like a great idea..we need that over here. Sounds like it's for a healthy transition and easing the child in to the classroom.
@irisshen
2 жыл бұрын
it's always interesting to see different country childcare standards. Thank you for the video. In Australia, I have to folk out $413 every week for two kids after government assist. The insane thing is , I actually save more money by working three days a week instead of five days a week because of tax.
@YeymyCMora
2 жыл бұрын
Same in ireland, we spend 250 to 330 euros a week, taking care for a 7 year old girl. Plus our daughter is blind so we need extra help with homework around 60 to 90 euros extras a week. We both work full time, is really expensive.
@gabrielleandrew542
2 жыл бұрын
Crazy
@justmesucker5935
2 жыл бұрын
Given the birthrate decline in Japan, I wonder if the government has plans to ever enact better laws around women/childbirth/care. Many of my friends have mentioned they would want to have a kid but unwilling to give up career. Not the case in Tokyo (major cities) but so many schools close because they don't have enough children.
@churblesfurbles
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't really work, only moves forward the timeline for some a bit, incentives for women simply do not matter. Simple proof is affluent women who have everything are no better off than others on this, in fact many times worse.
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to give up your career to have kids. My parents both work full time and did when I was little too.
@levi-ly5vg
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelcookie321 i think the japanese government is leaning towards a self sufficient family unit with at least one permanent caretaker at home to raise and educate in the early years 0-3. That might be grandma/pa, might be dad, might be mom. Either way i do think it is more important in younger years for kids to have at least one person to be there most of the day to recognize and meet their needs. It might be true that kids don't exactly need to socialize with other kids in the first few years than when they are a bit older. It's unfair though that the pressure is usual on mom to take care of kids but im sure people are coming up with solutions that may or may not involve any outside help with childcare. A solution must be beneficial to both parents and child and not just as a convenience to parents, it will have options for all types of situations.
@merlita8707
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelcookie321 yes, parents can just work on different shift just like we did.
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
@@merlita8707 my parents worked at the same time, I just went to childcare and occasionally my grandparents would look after me. My parents both worked 9-5s.
@fordtoy2000
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Congratulations on the beautiful child! And thank you for sharing this information, it is very interesting.
@nicolesophia7
2 жыл бұрын
my sister's daycare center has a key coded door for entrance and a finger print scan, as well as sign in for mom or dad! hopefully every place has security that is high
@gelmel9544
2 жыл бұрын
this is literally the struggle I am going through to get into college right now😆😆😆
@TerrorkeksTatsu
2 жыл бұрын
This is so interesting to see. I am going to be a teacher at kindergarten or nursery myself soon. I am living in Germany and our system is a little different but not much. We have the „Krippe“ which is the nursery school and then Kindergarten. Krippe is for children, depending on where you live etc. From around 6 months to 3 years of age. Wie also have a Training, it’s called „Eingewöhnung“ and there are different technics to do it. Normally the children come with one parent and stay for a little bit of time. After like 3-4 days there are seperation periods for just 10minutes at a time. These separations will be extended until the children tolerate the separation or can be easily comforted by the staff for the whole booked time. Normally the booking time is 3-4 hours at the least up until 9+ hours. There are also 24 hour nursery’s for parents that are working shifts. The „Eingewöhnung“ usually takes about 2-4 weeks depending on the child’s behaviour and how easy he/she can be comforted. Kindergarten in Germany is from around 3 up until they are able to go to primary school, which is normally around 6-7 years old. There is also a training period here, but there aren’t as many small steps as there are at the training in Krippe. If you would like to know more, feel free to ask!
@ivvan497
2 жыл бұрын
24h service? I dont understand women who want to have a child and then never see it. That's some messed up shit.
@TerrorkeksTatsu
2 жыл бұрын
@@ivvan497 I think you misunderstood. Those children aren’t there 24 hours a day. But parents who work in shifts sometimes need the care over night, not at daytime. Especially if there is no extended family like grandparents near them or they are single parents. So they put their child into care for their working hours.
@ultimatepitviper
2 жыл бұрын
My sons daycare/vpk school was not terribly expensive but we had two incomes in the house but if I were a single mom I would not have been able to afford it without applying for government assistance. In Florida it's not a point system but you do have to be under a certain income to be able to get help so it's still similar. Raising children can be hard anywhere honestly but you two are doing a good job so don't sweat the small stuff. You're doing great.
@Zenkyuu8921
2 жыл бұрын
Wolfie is already growing so much!
@dianegilchrist677
2 жыл бұрын
You are both wonderful parents. Your son is so cute.❤️
@carolejean8110
2 жыл бұрын
My input: Ireland : kids can start childcare (kindergarden) at 6 months old, end of maternity leave here. In France, they can start at 3 months old.
@KuyaHandyKap
2 жыл бұрын
here in the Philippines, our 17 month old has her baby sitter or "yaya" that stays with us full time since me and my wife both work at home and we're both in the night shift. the "stay-in yaya" gets paid around $200/month.
@jeallen7
2 жыл бұрын
The ID is pretty standard anywhere you go. As a school bus driver if we have a student who is 4 or 5 and we are dropping them at there stop a parent has to be there and if we don't reconize the adult picking them up we have to verify the ID before releasing the student. With the horror stories of kidnapping at least in the USA or divorced parents custody battles we do our best to safe guard the students!
@somrudy9495
2 жыл бұрын
I currently pay $1800 p/m. For 5 days of care at a childcare centre for my daughter which I work at. The government in Australia helps families out by giving discounts to families but the percentage you pay is dependant of the parents combined income. I’m paying 50%. My childcare centres open hours are 7:00 to 18:00. And families can keep their children they’re from open to close even on their first day
@sheilarough236
2 жыл бұрын
My sister had an emergency & called me to pick my niece up from her daycare one time. I had to show photo id before they let me in building. Even though my niece was yelling “Auntie “ through the window. I think it’s pretty standard throughout the USA to have to show id to pick up children from daycare
@madisonharrill1935
2 жыл бұрын
Loved how the mom mentioned how it was good for his socialization!
@outdoorsycatlady
2 жыл бұрын
Commenting for the algorithm. Love this video and your channel
@Pookie-frog82
2 жыл бұрын
He’s so cute! We start childcare pretty young in my particular daycare. Infants to age 6.
@nikialtafi5272
2 жыл бұрын
I work at a preschool as a preschool teacher and i highly recommend a preschool that is play-based with other philosophies combined too. A child learning independence at a young age like Wolfy is very good. And it seems like security here in the U.S. and Japan is pretty similar. Other things seem similar but I love how your preschool has 2 weeks training schedule for Wolfy. That’s awesome! My preschool tries but it’s not enforced and I wish it was.
@Ssaidak
8 ай бұрын
I work in Scotland and the transition is usually a month, depends of how is going. But the first days the parents should be in the nursery too.
@szhmoe
2 жыл бұрын
i went away for years and came back and feel soooo hhappy to see you both!!!
@KmmBev
2 жыл бұрын
I used to work as an infant/toddler teacher here in the US for a total if 6 yrs. Babies start as young as 6 weeks, some day cares require a week transition where you do a few hours a day until you reach a full day but at my old center they would let parents do a day or two then the baby would start full time -not good for anyone. Children brought their own food, sometimes parents wouldn't bring enough food, clothing or diapers so it was refreshing to see all the rules that I know no parent could follow here in the US. I loved the hat with a rubber band on it rule. Childcare is very expensive in the US and is mostly privately run with varying licensure requirements from state to state, parents pay about $2,500 a month for an infant. When the pandemic hit I transitioned out of the child care field. I love children but surviving on $16.50/ hr for the amount of education and training I had to have along with the long hours, getting sick all the time etc.. I had to make a change. It seems like childcare workers and educators in Japan are valued which is refreshing, America does not value education which is why our country is in such rough shape..I loved how clean everything was, at the centers I worked at things were not ever clean enough for me. Another thing I thought was great was the point system- there are MANY parents here in the US who don't really need childcare and drop their children off for 9hrs a day anyways- it's terrible. In the US we are facing childcare shortages and the entire system may collapse soon. Two scenarios contributing to this collapse are, folks can't afford to operate a center or parents can't afford to send their child. Honestly, I would be ok with childcare for children under 3 disappearing and both mom and dad getting 1.5 years of paid leave, maybe then would America start to turn around?? Great video- be well!
@a.e.4239
2 жыл бұрын
In the southern part of the US the government is actually quite helpful with daycare costs. I pay $8 a week for my son to go full time to a bilingual daycare, so that I can work. The only pitfall is of course the kids getting sick, I feel like my son is never going to bring his immune system up! If anyone is sick within a 5 mile radius he gets sick, then I get sick, it’s a vicious cycle. His daycare does not have lunch or snacks, as you have to pack your own which I don’t mind, and he’s learning another language along side regular English at such a young age. The security is very tight, cameras that we can watch, and an app that fills us in all day long when he has a snack, takes a nap, goes to the bathroom, or has an incident.
@travelingblues1596
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting information! Thanks, guys!!
@reginateo6315
2 жыл бұрын
Yes. You need register even before the baby is born for infant group. My daughter registered 4 childcare and only got the space when my grandson was almost 2 and a half months old. Subsequently, we inform the centre when the second child was on the way.
@Zoiyya
2 жыл бұрын
Very interesting video! Thank you very much for it . Also, he has grown so much in this short time. You can be very proud!
@ItsMeAnn628
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this information. I'm always glad to learn about other cultures!!! In the US, parents that need to work will send their children to Day Care. Some places will take babies as young as 3 months old. It's not a great place though just people feeding and changing diapers. No real education and limited interactions. You have to pay for it yourself. If you are wealthy, you can hire a private nanny or babysitter. Most of these places offer after school care as well since a typical school day lasts from 8am to 3pm and parents don't get off work until 5 or 6pm. -If the child has developmental issues you can apply to the local public school (which is government funded with tax dollars) for early pre-school at age 3. -Regular pre-school starts at age 4. Next are required schooling and paid for by taxes so they aren't really free. -Kindergarten starts at age 5. -1st thru 5th grades are elementary school. -6th thru 8th grades are middle school or junior high school. -9th thru 12th grades are high school. Kids graduate around the age of 18 yrs old. -University is optional. Sometimes you can earn a scholarship through sports or academics to pay the tuition. Most of the time you have to pay the fees yourself. All public schools have free meal programs that offer breakfast and lunch. The school year usually starts mid-August and runs through the end of May with various breaks for Thanksgiving (November), Christmas/New Years (December) and Spring Break (March). We are lucky to be in a good school district! Our High Schools offer programs to train the teens in different trades so they get a better start in life. Like my 11th grader is studying to be a Veterinarian Technician and will have her certification by the time she graduates. This will make it easier to find a job working with animals and if she wants to go to University she won't have to work in a fast food place to earn money! 😎
@Anthonysan86
2 жыл бұрын
So cute, you guys are great parents, thank you for all of your videos they are always well informed and simply explained.
@ivvan497
2 жыл бұрын
Man, I still cant believe his name is Wolverine xD. I wonder what will Wolfy think about this in 20 years when he has to introduce himself to a boss or a girl xDD. And in high school as well. I hope he wont get bullied.
@shanselena7373
2 жыл бұрын
I dont know that. If he played it well, he could be super popular. And white parents have been given their children strange names for a really long time so
@safaa9654
2 жыл бұрын
Same. I dont think they thought about him when deciding his name. I got bullied for years at school bc of my name, and its just a foreign name, not a weird one like wolverine
@rachelcookie321
2 жыл бұрын
Considering he lives in Japan most kids probably won’t think it’s any weirder than any other English name. His classmates will probably start thinking Wolverine is a common name lol.
@ivvan497
2 жыл бұрын
@@rachelcookie321 Idk man... I suspect that his generation of japanese will know english a lot better than current one and they have acceptable english skills. So his name will be very awkward. They should have given him a real japanese name instead of wolverine or taiga instead of giving him both weird names.
@Vivek-rx8lk
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of Love fromINDIA ❤️ (at 5:30 AM)
@brandylou9132
2 жыл бұрын
We are having the same problem with kids here needing socialization. We are putting my grandson in earlier than we expected because he has very little idea how to socialize
@juliaburdin5716
2 жыл бұрын
Security for nursey in Maine USA isn't great unless you pay thousands a month for private care. My daughter was in a program through my husbands work place that was $14 a day but we didn't have to do much for application past giving payment information and an ID. I could call them and tell them my husband is picking up my daughter and they would say yeah sure and he did on multiple occasions. I think in our situation though because everyone knew each other (small town) it wasn't a big deal. As for nutrition it was limited to basic meals like mac and cheese or chicken nuggets. They had the same for snacks options I think but my daughter had severe food sensitivities and aversions so I had to bring her packed meals.
@kiddracoify
2 жыл бұрын
I have only the information from the time my sister registered my nephew in KIta (which would be a nursery school): There was also a training phase, but usually no matter of school or pre school it ends around lunch time only in the lat 15 afternoon school is getting more common ( except for the classes 11 and up, those had often school all day and at some schools even lessons on Saturday). So there is little I know about the food, only that at most places the kids decide themselves when to eat, so they learn not to eat too late or too early. But some people apply as early as thex know they are pregnant to the school and the costs can vary by income, state and provider of the nursery school / kindergarten. But the thing that I know about and yet still amuses me is the supply list: hats, bags for PE, PE clothes, rain gear, snow gear, rucksack and each day a lunchbox - full of course. And I am from germany
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