In many places around the world
Kids are raised to contribute to a family
To become part of a group
To depend on the group
To contribute to the group
They are shown how to give and take from that group
They should contribute when they can
They will receive if they need
They depend on that group for survival
In certain countries
Working adults may share bank accounts with their parents until they get married
And you do not need to go far away to encounter that
In Sweden, children are raised to become independent and self-sufficient
It influences behaviour throughout their lives
Independence is at the core of Swedish friendships
If you want to understand Swedish behaviours
Get yourself a book
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By Julien S. Bourrelle
Watch him on TED
