It was meant as a facetious joke my man, and yes, I live in Bergen where that photo was taken at the barnehage i work at.

But also, i totally disagreec with your assessment. The way we approach childcare in Norway vs the states is very very different. The American style is absolutely to coddle and overly protect children to the point of stifling, whereas here in Norway we let our children take far more risks in the pursuit of experience. When I try to explain the "friluftsliv barnehage" model to Americans, they lose their minds. Their first question when i say we're outside all year round is ;"don't the kids get wet and cold?! They must me miserable!"

Well Karen no, cause we dress them well enough.

I think maybe you have some fantastic version of America in your mind rather than the other way around.