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by alphaomegacode 220 days ago
Norway, Finland, Sweden, Germany, Japan, New Zealand all have universal childcare and seem to have a lot less teen violence than the US that has no universal childcare.
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What a weird connection to make, assuming your assertion is accurate.

Even if it is, it is worth noting that it isn’t all sunshine and roses in those countries from a demographic point of view, notwithstanding universal childcare.

For instance, New Zealand is facing an uncertain future due to weak economics, leading New Zealanders seeking prosperity elsewhere: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/09/leaving-new-ze...

Aren't most of these cultures often known for not being all that warm/friendly/open to outsiders in general?