Is there anyone that you might know from a foreign country like America that lives in Japan and raises there kids there with a spouse from the same foreign country? Or does anyone on here do that? If not what do you think about the idea? Do you think the children would like it? Just say your opinion, but nothing harsh please.I just want to know what people think of it. :) And if anyone on here does live in Japan and raised or are currently raising there kids please let me know your experiences :D
Japan - 5 Answers
Random Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
1 :
ya
2 :
Yes. I know of some people. The only problem is, in Japan, there is a strong system of belonging and bullying. Since I did grow up in Japan (I'm Japanese) for a while when I was younger I know that the odd one out would be picked on, sometimes quite severely and even to the point of the child's suicide. However, the suicide part is not a major point. The only thing to remember is that if you are different in Japan, you open yourself up to being bullied. Pretty much, it's because Japan is a homogeneous population. It's not like America where you get all different types of races co-existing (some places co-existing better than others though) and you are exposed to many different types of people. There is nothing wrong with raising your kids in Japan. They have an excellent school system and a very unique culture. Of course, the school system is tough, tougher than in America, but they will learn quite a bit.
3 :
Raising kids in Japan is a great idea, it will give your kids a second language from a young age which is a great asset. My mrs is Japanese, we are moving back to Japan next year, we will definately raise our kids in Japan, they learn respect, honour and team work, and they stick with it generally, education in second to none. Japan has many International schools, which is where you will have to send your kids if they have no prior knowledge of Japanese, these schools have mostly Japanese students who intend to study abroad once they leave school, aswell as many students from other countries and half cast children living in Japan. The main concern for you will be getting VISAs sorted, Japan has a very strict VISA system, Please check out http://www.mofa.go.jp/index.html for further information And goodluck! Make good choices ;)
4 :
Well, some military personnels and expatriates are living in Japan as a couple and raising their kids. They are sending their kids to international schools. But some of them send kids to Japanese schools. Even if the kid was born in Japan, he could not get citizenship if both parents are foreigners. The biggest problem will be how to get a job here.
5 :
There are plenty of American families in the Tokyo area. Disney is there and many American families work there and bring their children overseas. The ones that I know so far enjoy it. The children had a hard move at first but adjusted well. I'm not even sure if little Brent wants to go home anymore. I do believe it's different for each family. Right now, as a baby, I'd prefer my son to be raised in Japan over America but when it's time for him to attend schools, I'm in debate. I'd like to send him to American schools so he can be an individual but I do like the study skills learned in Japan..
Read more discussions :
- Where would be the best place for me to live in Ja...
- Why do so many people who have never been to Japan...
- I live in the UK - What would I need to do to live...
- Where is the safest place to live in japan
