Raising Children in Korea: Learning What Really Matters
Raising children is full of choices wherever you live. But raising children in Korea can sometimes make those choices feel especially difficult. Korea offers children many opportunities, from good schools and academies to sports programmes, music lessons, libraries and cultural activities. As a parent, it is easy to feel grateful for all these possibilities. At the same time, having so many opportunities raises another question: How much is enough? When everyone around you seems to be doing more, it can be difficult to decide what your own child actually needs. Growing up in Korea can bring children many opportunities—and parents many decisions. Growing Up in Korea's Culture of Education Education has an important place in Korean society. From an early age, many children attend hagwons after school for English, mathematics, science, writing, music, sports and other subjects. As a parent, you naturally want to give your children as many opportunities a...