50+ Fascinating Facts About Living in Sweden You Probably Didn’t Know

You’re probably wondering how kids manage to make friends when Swedes are naturally introverted and have no interest in speaking to others. Well, the thing is that only the adults hate small talk. Kids are more than free to be kids.

And what’s better is that helicopter parenting isn’t a thing in Sweden. Here in the United States, people will give you the stink eye for hovering over your child for every waking moment. In Sweden, kids can go outdoors, play in forests, and even go on nature hikes together without parents being concerned in the slightest.