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I raised my daughter in Europe. Here's how it shaped her independence.

Business Insider·Siobhan Colgan·24 days ago
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I raised my daughter in Berlin, Madrid, and Dublin. Each country taught me how to parent an independent teen. The author raised her daughter all over Europe. Courtesy of Siobhan Colgan I raised my daughter around Europe, including Berlin, Madrid, and Ireland. In Berlin, I learned independence can start at an early age. In Madrid, my daughter learned the importance of being by herself. My teenage daughter and I recently moved to Ireland after living in Germany and Spain for 12 years. I grew up in Ireland, but I wanted my daughter to experience other cultures. So, when I was offered a job in Berlin, I jumped at the chance. Now that we're back, I'm really glad she had that time abroad. For sure, raising a child in a country that's new to you isn't without its challenges, but I really believe it helped make her more resilient and independent. After living in three countries, I implemented the best parenting lessons from each culture to help raise my daughter.…

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