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1
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United States
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In the US, young children typically start formal education or attend preschool by age 5.
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11
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2
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East Asian cultures
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In East Asian cultures, young children are expected to show respect to and receive care from elders, including grandparents, and attend kindergarten before formal education.
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3
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Traditional societies
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In traditional societies, young children are expected to begin helping with household chores early on.
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4
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young child
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Finland
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Young children in Finland receive high-quality early education and spend time outdoors in nature.
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5
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Germany
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In Germany, young children have access to high-quality, government-funded early childhood education and care.
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6
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Sweden
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In Sweden, young children spend a lot of time outdoors and in nature as part of their early education.
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