How children are raised in Norway. Sex with children in Scandinavian countries is common. What is Barnevern
Norway is a land of fjords. And pedophiles?
In Norway, something happened that could hardly be expected. The authorities made public information that everyone knew unofficially, but no one dared to talk about it publicly. Norwegian city police Bergen announced the disclosure of a wide underground network of pedophiles in the country.
Availability pedophile networks would not have caused such horror among Norwegians and foreigners living in Norway, if Norway at the same time did not have another horror - a state-run system of violent seizures of children from their families and transferring them to foster families of the same sex, from where the child is practically unable to return. Norwegians see a direct connection between the "unexpectedly" exposed underground pedophile network and the state system of forced weaning of children.
Shocking press conference
At a press conference, the police announced the arrest of 20 people involved in this type of crime in western Norway. Another 31 people will be arrested. It was said to be "the largest operation ever carried out by the Norwegian police." The suspects in pedophilia were detained thanks to data obtained from the US FBI, whose specialists hacked a site for lovers of child pornography in a closed part of the Internet - the so-called " Darknet» .
The pedophile network in western Norway alone numbers over 5,500! It turned out that after "Darknet" not only did pedophiles exchange child pornography, but they actually planned sex crimes against children. Electronic media containing 150 terabytes of child pornography were confiscated. The police even cited such a fact: the abuse of the baby was committed by his own father together with other pedophiles.
Everyone knew for a long time, but this is news for the Minister of Justice
Minister of Justice of Norway Anders Anundsen (Anders Anundsen) stated in this regard: "The case that is being investigated shows that the problem has very deep roots in Norway, it is alarming." The Minister of Justice added one more significant detail: “It is important that the victims of these crimes feel confident that they will receive assistance ... We see that the number of reports of such crimes is growing rapidly. And this is because trust in the police is growing. " So they don't trust her. They do not trust the authorities, the state.
The minister, as a revelation, says that the problem has deep roots in Norway. However, all "locals" have known for a long time that pedophilia is rampant in Norway. I personally can testify to this, since I had a chance to work as a correspondent in Norway for many years and, accordingly, to communicate in confidence with the Norwegians, who do not hide this in private conversations.
But in itself, rampant pedophilia among fellow citizens would not have embarrassed Norwegian parents so much if the country did not exist State Child Welfare Service known throughout the world as Barnevern which assigns children to same-sex families where children may be sexually abused. Those Norwegians who are supporters of the traditional family have repeatedly told me that Norwegian gays are often hidden pedophiles. By virtue of the law, these "gays", of course, cannot yet openly declare their passions, but they do everything to secure a position in power and promote the laws they need.
What is Barnevern?
Child custody service Barnevern is part of the Norwegian Ministry for Children and Equality. This service removes children from their families, in particular, for “forcing them to profess a religion”; for the fact that parents “love” their children too much; for the fact that parents force their children to do school homework or wash dishes, etc. In the best case, the child can be allowed to see every six months for half an hour and under the supervision of an overseer from Barnevern.
Formally, the case looks like this: a child removed from his family is transferred to a private orphanage or to a foster family, who receive state allowance for each foster child. This allowance is dozens of times higher than the actual justified expenses for children. This is a very profitable business..
April 16, 2016 Stop Barnevernet held simultaneously pickets and rallies at Norwegian embassies and consulates in 20 countries of the world and in 65 cities - including Moscow - under the slogan Stop Child Trafficking at Barnevern... About 50 thousand people took part in them (photo below). The reason for this action was the confiscation of five children from the Bondariu Romanian family living in Norway at once. Even the British BBC reported about these actions. Russian media for some reason were silent.
This problem attracted the attention of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg, which opened an investigation into seven complaints from parents who had their children taken away.
"Diverse Love" as the Basis of Norway's Politics
The basis of the policy of the modern Norwegian state is the so-called "ideology of gender equality", which de facto recognizes the right of pedophiles "to love". This is legally denied. But in fact, this ideology recognizes that sexually everyone has a right to everything.
Even the Norwegian lutheran church in April of this year, she made a "historic decision" to marry same-sex marriages and write a special church service for this. In the conditions of such "complete emancipation" it is only a matter of time before pedophilia in Norway will be officially legalized.
Norwegian state- from kindergartens and schools to government institutions - literally imbued with the spirit of "unconventional love". The supporters of the traditional family are in the minority and are afraid to raise their voices. And how can you object if the central and local authorities adopt binding documents in defense of the rights of sex minorities such as the "action plan against discrimination" of the gay community, which was approved by the authorities of the commune of the city of Bergen. This document, which I have taken as just one of many examples, states that "the school, as a place that embraces children and young people, has an important role to play as a disseminator of this knowledge and relationship."
What can the supporters of the traditional family do if the positions in the highest echelons of the Norwegian government are occupied by persons who openly recognize themselves? "Gay", but at the same time, as mentioned above, most likely pedophiles.
In May 2008 (that is, during the premiership of the same J. Stoltenberg, under whom O. Lusbakken worked), the presentation of the book took place at the Museum of Cultural History in Oslo "Gay kids - Kule barn som også finnes" – "Gay children are special children who also exist"(for the editor - see photo).
Collected in this book are childhood photos and memories of leading Norwegian politicians and statesmen who identified themselves as gay from an early age. Among them is the former Minister of Finance, Per-Christian Foss. (Per-Kristian Foss), the nationwide LGBT activist Karen-Christine Friele (Karen-Christine Friele), Director of the Norwegian Council for Culture Anne Osheim (Anne Åsheim), Chairman of the Oslo City Government Erling Lae (Erling Lae) and many others.
Is it a coincidence that an organized network of pedophiles emerged in such an environment?
Of course not. People who have lived in Norway and are familiar with the situation in Norway, on condition of anonymity, say that there is a direct connection between the organized network of pedophiles and the fact that in Norway the removal of young children from their families is put on stream by the state. Information about the pedophile network in Norway would never have surfaced at all, if not for outside interference in the person of the FBI. But there is no doubt that the arrests made are just a dump of excess steam. The matter will not go further than the arrest of "small fish".
"Vaga-saken "- Vogo Municipality Case
And in order to finally understand how high up the pedophilic lobby sits in Norway, I will cite the following fact. Mayor of the municipality of Vogo in the Norwegian province of Oppland - Rune Eigard (Rune Øygard)- in December 2012 was convicted of pedophilia. He seduced a 13-year-old girl and had a relationship with her for two years, deceiving her parents and pressured her to remain silent.
The matter would have been trivial for Norway if R. Eigard had not been a close friend and colleague in the Norwegian Workers' Party of the former Prime Minister of Norway at that time. Jens Stoltenberg- the current NATO Secretary General. Stoltenberg was supposed to be a witness in the case, because he knew about the "relationship" between his friend and a young girl. This was demanded by the victim's lawyer.
Stoltenberg's acquaintance with this "couple", as they write, was supposed to justify the appearance of Eigard with the girl in public. The Norwegian press widely circulated the words of Stoltenberg that he "accepts the relationship" between his friend and the girl, "because age does not matter for love."
Meanwhile, Stoltenberg escaped subpoena. The prosecutor said there was "no need" to summon Soltenberg to court. After the verdict, Stoltenberg hastened to dissociate himself from his friend, called the court's decision in this case "serious", said R. Eigard "undermined the confidence of voters" and advised him to resign. Everything was done not to “dirty” the Prime Minister. The prosecutor saved Stoltenberg from having to give humiliating explanations that would be replicated by all newspapers. R. Eygard was gagged, given four years in prison, and in 2015 he was already released.
But that doesn't change the matter. Tell me who your friend is and I will tell who you are. Who are you, Mr. Stoltenberg? What's the matter with you, Norway?
However, in neighboring Sweden, Denmark and Finland- the same as evidenced by the Swedish Human Rights Committee in the Scandinavian countries. It is enough to read the request that this Committee sent to the Council of Europe, "about conducting a thorough check on the fact of the widespread practice of removing children from families in the Scandinavian countries."
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HOW CHILDREN'S RAISED IN NORWAY
Norway today is the only country that is increasing the population of Europe. Here, each family has two or three children. And I am sure that this is due to the excellent conditions that the state creates for families, and primarily for women. Mothers are fully paid for the year of maternity leave, minus ten weeks - this is the father's maternity leave, also fully paid. Children are admitted to kindergartens from eight months. This costs the parents ten thousand Russian rubles, which is insignificant for Norwegian salaries.
In Norway, a lot of emphasis is placed on healthy eating. Families eat fish once or twice a week, and every morning everyone takes fish oil. Parents can easily feed their children with hot dogs, because they are confident in their quality. The state supports local farmers and severely restricts imports. As in the Soviet Union, we do not have imported milk, for example. The milk we drink for breakfast is from a neighboring farm, 40 kilometers from our house, I can drop in at any time and check how the cows are feeling.
In kindergartens, much attention is paid to physical activity. It is believed that developing gross motor skills (throwing a ball, running, climbing) is more important than learning to read or count. Children up to 12 years old are not given grades, but parents still monitor their progress.
No one is outraged if children play with water or earth, as it gives them pleasure and strengthens their immune system. Nobody worries if the child gets a little cold or gets dirty (unlike the super-clean Russian pupae). In Norway, it is considered important for the child to spend more time outdoors: swimming, skiing (from the age of two), making snowmen.
On weekends, children are often treated to sweets, but after watching Russian parents, I don't. Children are not allowed to watch TV for more than an hour a day and spend time at the computer / tablet alone or before bed. Good deeds can be praised, but not every time: constant praise is considered ineffective.
Most children go to kindergarten after a year - usually mothers do not sit with the child longer than this time. This is socially discouraged and not considered beneficial for either parents or children.
Up to two years old, a child is put to bed at about 18: 00-19: 00, and children under five go to bed no later than 20:00 (at the latest - 20:30) and get up at about 07:00. For older children, lights out at 22:00.
At the age of 10-12, children freely walk unattended in the mountains, climb trees, ride boats. From 16 years old it is allowed to walk until 01:00, as well as drive a scooter, moped or jet ski. It is believed that this fosters responsibility.
In addition, everyone has household chores. From 8-10 years old children clean and wash their rooms on their own, from 14 they use a vacuum cleaner and take out dishes from dishwashers.
As a rule, children get their first job at the age of 15: they can work in a stable, bakery or store, pick berries, wash something, or do simple work with documents. Some teens make good money on their blogs.
Living with parents after 20 years is not accepted in Norway.
Our EdgeP reader writes:
1. Norway is a fantastic country. The richest and most diverse nature, huge reserves of energy resources and their intelligent development make the Norwegians an extremely wealthy nation.
2. The population of Norway is negligible - they do not even reach 5 million people. This is about a quarter of modern Moscow. More than 1.5 million Norwegians live in the capital Oslo and its suburbs. Any city with a population of more than 30 thousand is considered large.
3. Be aware: 100% of Norwegians speak, write and read English perfectly. Children learn the language from the age of 5-6 or earlier. Any child over the age of 10 can easily communicate with you in English. The exception is very old pensioners 75+.
4. Norwegians love and appreciate the sea. They prefer to live no further than 200-300 meters from the water, or in its line of sight. Those who live in the interior of the country still buy a second house by the sea. Boats or boats are owned by 80% of the population.
5. Norway has an incredibly variable climate. Fog, sun, harsh wind, rain, and again fog can change with fantastic frequency. The Norwegians even wrote a saying: “Don't like our weather? wait 15 minutes. "
6. Norway's nature is magnificent and varied. Forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, sea, and everything else is in its original state. The attitude to nature is very careful. There are no poachers, there is practically no garbage either. Thanks to the sea, there are no mosquitoes and other insect vermin. It's not hot in summer ... paradise!
7. According to the law, any inhabitant of the country and its guest has the right of unhindered access to all natural resources without restrictions - both in the forest and at sea. You can walk and swim wherever you want. If the land is private or fenced, it is advisable to ask permission out of courtesy.
8. The stories that Norway is a very expensive country are true. In general, all products are expensive, and the most common products are everywhere, like in the ABC of Taste. It's easy to go to a supermarket and spend 200 euros without actually buying anything. Services (for example, a taxi or construction) will cost even more - they simply cost unrealistic money. Gasoline is almost 2 euros per liter. Car taxes are crazy. At the same time, Norway is the second largest oil exporting country in Europe. Such giants as Shell or Statoil are Norwegian.
9. Products in Norway are of the highest quality. Especially dairy. The local ice cream is great. Even at McDonalds, the meat in the hamburger is quite edible. By the way, here are the most expensive hamburgers in Europe. By the same token, any regular fast food costs terrible money. In an ordinary pizzeria, giving 200 euros for 4 without alcohol is the norm. At the same time, the pizza itself is not very good.
10. Compliance with the laws and the absence of crime are almost everywhere. Theft is unthinkable for most residents. Only large retail chains have frames-detectors of theft of goods at the exit, or surveillance cameras. Otherwise, they are practically nowhere to be found.
11. Almost 100% of the population is connected to high-speed Internet. Due to the climate and long distances, Norwegians are very much on the net.
12. The Norwegians love and protect their monarchy. Adults are more proud than young people that they have kept the royal family.
13. In comparison with other Europeans, almost any Norwegians, leaving the country - a mini-oligarch. In the countries of Asia, this is generally the case for kings. The average salary for many Norwegians can be up to 5-7 thousand euros per month. Thus, for visitors, local prices are unaffordable, but for locals everything is ok.
14. Sea and lake fishing in Norway is a connoisseur's paradise. There is an incredible variety of fish and various marine reptiles. There are fishing regions only in the northern regions, and there is no fishing starting from the city of Bergen and to the south. You can catch it always and in any weather, almost anywhere. Crabs, mussels, sea snails and other goodies are also in abundance. Fishing licenses are not required.
15. That is why many Europeans have recently developed a profitable hobby: coming to Norway in refrigerated trucks, living in the cheapest houses or tents, fishing for two weeks without a break, stocking fish for 6 months in advance, and leaving back. The Germans, Dutch and Belgians are perhaps the most active.
16. Norwegians do not collect gifts from the forest, do not understand mushrooms and berries, do not know the properties of herbs. Therefore, in a good season, all this stuff just heaps up. In a fruitful year, there are so many mushrooms that in 2-3 hours one person can collect a 100-liter bag of selected whites. I'm not talking about blueberries, wild raspberries and blackberries - they grow everywhere like a weed.
17. The Norwegians are terribly surprised and delighted with the knowledge of the Russians about mushrooms and berries. Many are sure that we are brave and risky people if we go to the forest to collect them. They refuse to try. In the supermarket, they easily take greenhouse mushrooms and chanterelles, completely ignoring the forest 10 meters from the house. At first, this is shocking.
18. You can't just buy strong alcohol in Norway! It is sold only in specialty stores - Vinmonopolet. Translated as alcohol monopoly. They belong to the state. They work strictly Monday-Friday, in the capital there are also Saturday shops, they are open until 7 hours maximum, with a long lunch break in the middle of the day. And they are not everywhere. Alcohol is insanely expensive there: a bottle of vodka for 70-100 euros is the norm.
19. In supermarkets, you can only buy beer or cider no stronger than 5.2 degrees. Everything that is above, including wine, is only in a restaurant, bar, or, as already mentioned in the wine mono flight.
20. Norwegians love to drink, but they do not know how. They get drunk quickly, lose their minds just as quickly, behave noisy and funny. Drunken skills, or knowledge of how to cheer up with cucumber or cabbage pickle, are absent as a fact. They are wildly delighted if they are brought to their senses in such a simple way.
21. Norway has the longest fiords in the world. The fiord is a wide, often winding and deep channel with rocky shores, piercing from the sea deep into the mainland for many kilometers. There are also fiords in Canada, Chile, and New Zealand. The ones in Norway are the most beautiful.
22. Norwegians are mediocre women in terms of beauty. Of medium height, stocky, well-built with wide-set eyes, snub-nosed, and generally very independent.
23. But the Norwegian men are the opposite: tall, athletic, many natural blondes, a kind of Vikings with a wide smile and blue eyes. One can understand why they are not always in a hurry to marry local Norwegians.
24. Many Norwegian children are extraordinarily beautiful. Blond, slender, athletic, some with curly hair - the purity of the genetic lines is visible. Children are brought up quite strictly. Pampering is not accepted.
25. You can drive all day in the central part of Norway, however, in any other part of it, and not meet a single police car. Or the police themselves. But a tractor on the road at a speed of 40 km per hour is quite common.
26. Every next day is similar to the previous one. In the sense that everything flows very calmly and measuredly. The Norwegians begin to work at about 10 am, and by 4 am they are already rounding off. On weekends, only restaurants or supermarkets are open. Nobody is in a hurry to go anywhere.
27. Almost 100% of the population go skiing and snowboarding. Women are often as good as men.
28. Children are put on skis from 4-5 years old. To see how dad pushes the baby down from a slide, which is quite decent for this age, is a normal thing. Children of 10 years old make me, a person with 12 years of experience, almost without straining.
29. On country roads, usually near the farm, you can often find a table with vegetables or fruits. And the price tag is how much. It will also have scales, shopping bags, and a jar for money. This is a kind of self-service. Everything is built on trust. No one is around.
30. Young Norwegians and even middle-aged people are very fond of science fiction and fantasy as a genre. Films like The Lord of the Rings and Star Wars are very popular.
31. Most of the broadcasts on TV are in English, with at most Norwegian subtitles. It is very convenient.
32. Norwegians dress very casually and simply, like the whole of Europe in general. Seeing a beautifully dressed girl or guy is difficult.
33. Local cuisine is simple and unpretentious. They cook, to put it mildly, not very well. But the Norwegians have succeeded in fish preparation recipes: dried, salted, smoked, etc., a lot is delicious. It is customary to prepare seafood very simply: a minimum of any additives, a minimum of processing. Taste local fish roe in RekerOst type iron tubes - delicious.
34. For the most part, Norwegians are well-mannered and gullible people. The older generation is pedantic enough, many observe the traditional way of life and business.
35. It is not at all difficult to get a very large loan from a bank at 3-4 percent per annum. In general, everything is done for the sake of man. You can plan your life 10 years in advance, including any expenses and career advancement. And the plan will come true.
36. The attitude towards foreigners is restrained, but friendly. Norwegians are calmly invited to visit, share food, help with advice. Making good friends is possible.
37. There is practically no active life outside the big cities. No clubs, no cinema, no shopping malls. However, there are almost no Norwegians themselves either.
38. The state in every possible way supports the employment of the population with at least something. There are subsidies in many areas of private business. So, you can buy 30 pieces of sheep, nail tags on their ears, tell the state that I am now a cheerful farmer, and let them graze for a whole year on some island. For this, you can receive subsidies, equipment, benefits from the state. At the end of the year, catch and sell - and earn a little more.
39. The killing of at least one person has been discussed on national TV and radio for at least a week. Robbery too.
40. The roads in Norway are very good, but almost the entire regional transport network is single lane. The highway only offers one lane each way. This is terribly annoying.
41. In recent years, Norway has increased the influx of immigrants from other countries. And not only from traditional Africa or Asia - but we even met Chechens! Most immigrants behave insolently, do not want to integrate, they do not learn the language, get lost in groups, breed like cockroaches, do not like to work and exploit the system. This was not the case 10 years ago.
42. Learning Norwegian, or Norsk, is difficult. A lot of jumping intonations, different roots. But if you try, everything is ok in two years.
43. Many young Norwegians complain about dull life, excessive law enforcement, high prices and a harsh climate. However, they are proud to be themselves and a part of the nation.
44. In summer, the southern part of the country is a very warm place. Strawberries, plums and pears ripen in abundance. The water in some places warms up to 20 degrees, and swimming in the North Sea is very fun. You can even get tanned.
45. Flights by plane within and outside the country are extremely cheap. At the same time, the quality of service is higher than that of European air discounters. Fly to Dubrovnik from Bergen (3.5 hours flight) for 40 euros, or to Amsterdam for 35 from Oslo is a common thing.
46. Smoking is being fought by unrealistic tobacco prices. However, the Norwegians love to smoke. Many people buy shredded tobacco in briquettes and smoke hand-rolled cigarettes or carry duty-free cigarettes.
47. Norway has the largest cumulative number of tunnels in Europe. There are simply hundreds of them all over the place. There is one that runs under the sea channel at a depth of about 4 km. Some tunnels are toll, as are some bridges.
48. Renting a car, even the simplest one, is an expensive pleasure. 2-3 times more expensive than in some European countries. There are very few petrol engines. Diesel is our everything.
49. Norway is the northernmost point of mainland Europe. Called North Cape, it is located on the edge of a cliff in the far north. In good weather, you can see the edge of the Arctic glaciers.
50. Despite the geographical proximity to Sweden, the people of Norway are different people. And in general, among all Scandinavians, they should be the most distinctive. Nature is also different.
51. The funds that Norway receives from the sale of the resources are distributed wisely. Norway has an unrealistic amount of real estate and land abroad. But few people know about this - they prefer to behave with restraint.
52. Due to the large number of islands and straits, the ferry network is very developed. Ferries run anywhere and very often. You can save hours of travel by taking the ferry. Mostly in my car. The ferries themselves are large, comfortable, and relatively inexpensive.
53. In Norway it is legal to catch sea crab - but it is forbidden to catch lobster. If the lobster gets to you to the crab catcher, and this happens quite often, according to the rules it must be released. When asked “what are you doing with the lobster,” most Norwegians smile and say that of course they let this wonderful arthropod free - while winking slyly. Live lobsters are sold at the fish market, their catching is scheduled according to quotas.
54. In Norway, silver is inexpensive. Good quality silverware.
55. If you are a tourist, do not forget to ask for Tax-free wherever you go. It can be issued almost everywhere and for any goods, from the purchase amount equivalent to 50 euros. As a result, you can return up to 30% of the money spent.
56. The hero of Norwegian folklore, the troll is a very popular symbol of many establishments. Despite their very demonic appearance, trolls are spirits of nature, they protect it, and also help good people. Here's an interesting fact for you: take a troll figurine, put it next to it, and try to compare it with the appearance of the surrounding locals, especially women. An attentive observer will find unexpected similarities!
57. Pets, especially dogs, are extremely well mannered. They bark a little, are very friendly, and do not interfere with the owners at all. Even with each other, they are very reserved.
58. It is not easy to piss off a Norwegian. Many will choose not to get involved. But if you have achieved your goal, do not expect anything good. In anger, Norwegians are terrible.
59. Energy in Norway costs crazy money. For 4 weeks, a family of 5 people can easily threaten about 1 thousand euros for electricity. And even more. Be very rational with your energy expenditures.
60. The guardianship of children and young people is very strong. It is not uncommon when 20-30 children from the same locality go to kindergarten, and no one else. Another kindergarten is being built for others. And this is not just a house with a playroom. This is a whole complex of a playground, changing rooms, toilets, a kitchen, etc. It is customary to take off your shoes at the entrance. Being a child in Norway is a blessing.
61. There are few high-rise buildings and residential complexes, almost none. Mostly people live in private houses. The houses are simple but comfortable. They are usually painted red or blue and white, often with a field grass lawn on the roof. This is not only a tribute to tradition - such a roof perfectly insulates in winter. It looks funny.
62. There are not many well-known facts about Norway. The most famous associations are Vikings, Edvard Grieg, mountains, fiords and trolls.
63. Most of the economy's income comes to the treasury from the sale of petroleum products. Next comes the offshore industry, shipbuilding, engineering and the construction of deep-sea platforms.
64. The northern part of the country is very different from the southern one in terms of climate. In winter, it is cold and snowy in the north. In the south, there may be no snow at all and the temperature in winter is above zero.
65. You can buy whale meat at the market or supermarket. It is small and expensive. Whale meat is dark, almost black, and tastes like elk. They sell steaks and minced meat.
66. In some cities, the local fauna is completely accustomed to the neighborhood of man. Pigeons in the square can sit right on your hand and dashingly begin to eat your roll. Seagulls can hover a meter from the deck of a passing ferry and grab abandoned bread on the fly.
6 7. Engineering universities, maritime academies, as well as oil and gas institutes are very prestigious.
68. By tradition, every man should make a knife and scabbard for himself. With your own hands. Everything that is needed for this is sold in abundance. Blades, blanks, tools, leather. Handles made from Karelian birch scraps are especially good. Difficult to handle, but beautiful and durable.
69. Small cairns are often found along the road. They are called "tog" and no one touches them. Previously, they were folded so as not to go astray after a snowfall or in heavy fog. It's a funny tradition now.
70. There are many game and wild animals. A deer running out onto the road or a galloping roe deer are not uncommon.
71. Drinking, the Norwegians clink glasses and say "Skol!" In this case, the letter "O" sounds like something in between the very "o" and "e". Toast is not accepted.
72. The population of the country is not very religious. There are churches and churches, of course, but not many. Mostly adults go to the service.
73. If you live in nature in your house and have only electricity, you can feed 80% from the earth. The sea is rich in any sea food, the water in streams and many lakes is drinkable without preliminary treatment, and the forests are rich in game and fruits. However, the population is very well off, and in general does not burden nature with its presence.
74. The Norwegians have nothing, and there is no need to share with each other. Plus, a lot of people usually know each other. As a result, there is a complete absence of clashes or hostile groups. But the newcomers who were generously allowed to come and live in the country often crowd out the locals with their behavior and arrogance.
75. It is not Norwegians to write correctly, but Norwegians :) Forgive me all for the habit of writing incorrectly.
76. Finding decent Russian food is not easy at all. It is easier to order them online with delivery. But there are exceptions. So, Kefir is sold everywhere in supermarkets. Almost like ours. But pickling cucumbers or fermenting cabbage is easier yourself.
77. If you set yourself a goal, then in a fairly short time you can achieve a meeting with the Prime Minister of the country. To do this, it is not at all necessary to be a famous oligarch, a member of his party or a classmate from a student's bench.
78. If the owners are at home, it is customary to raise the national flag on a flagpole next to the house. Many have it. When leaving, it is lowered.
79. Respect for private property is universally observed. During the day, most houses are not locked at all, except for housing in large cities - and this is completely safe. Visiting is accepted by invitation.
80. Recently, online poker has become very popular in the country. Today it is a common trend throughout Scandinavia. The Norwegian players are popular and very dangerous: they are aggressive, persistent and calculating. Many are achieving great results in the global poker arena.
81. You can bring high-quality alcohol as a gift to the Norwegians. It is even recommended from the hands of the Russians. There are no clichés in this.
82. After sea fishing, many people want to try lake or river fishing. Often, at the entrance to a freshwater lake, you can find a poster prohibiting the use of sea gear in the lake. In especially fishy lakes at the entrance there are devices with detergents for your fishing rods and tackle. This measure prevents marine microorganisms on the gear from migrating to fresh water. There have already been cases of algae contamination.
83. There are practically no expensive cars on the roads in Norway. In half of the cases, the new S-Сlasse or BMW X6 will be driven by Germans or other Europeans.
84. It is almost impossible to meet beggars on the streets. The only exceptions are large cities, and almost always it is one of the immigrants. In the nineties, this did not happen at all.
85. It is quite easy to register your own company. Be prepared to pay high taxes and remember that Norwegians are very conservative in their choice of goods and services.
86. There is a beautiful amusement park near Oslo. It is very interesting and fun, there are very few queues.
87. Civil aviation pilots are cold-blooded and fearless guys. Takeoff and landing are often very fast and the weather conditions are not ideal. But this is justified - there are solid mountains around, there are not many direct platforms, and you need to take off quickly. Dozens of flights across the country under very harsh conditions have repeatedly proved to me their professionalism.
88. When traveling in Norway, take the money and get yourself a traditional wool sweater! Usually they are painted in a multi-colored ornament, sometimes in deer, in squares or broken lines. They can be very expensive, from 300 euros - but the quality is excellent, and they will last you an incredibly long time without fading or shrinking.
89. Unless it's a foreigner or immigrant, the chances of a cigarette being shot on the street are nil. If you yourself share it with a friend, he will try to return it to you.
90. Local residents are not inclined to be overweight. They spend a lot of time at the sea and in the fresh air, the food is not greasy and of good quality. There is very little fast food.
91. When they get married, Norwegian wives become very housewives. They are often very educated, hardworking and well-mannered. Given the fact that many citizens have inherited benefits for several generations, women are often quite wealthy even before marriage.
92. All cars on the roads of Norway have a built-in mode of always-on dipped beam. It is not disabled in most cases. This is due to the changeable weather.
93. For renting a boat with an engine less than 9 HP no management license required. It is almost impossible to rent anything that is more powerful and faster without special water rights.
9 4. The English word Thursday comes from the name of the Norse god of thunder Thor. At first, the day was called Thor's day.
95. Throwing show-off, show off and window dressing are not held in high esteem by the Norwegians. This is mainly the behavior of immigrants and tourists.
96. There are few Russians, almost none. This is good, because our citizens tend to shit and behave defiantly. Recently, more often in the summer, our tourists have increased. Most are well off and so far behave in a civilized manner.
97. Go to the grocery store, find a large refrigerator with bags of frozen shrimp sold by weight, put them in a thermal bag, weigh them, pay - and at home just dump them into the kitchen sink and turn on the boiling water. Once the shrimp is thawed and heated, remove and serve. The shrimp will be juicy, flavorful and already salty enough. They do not need to be cooked or specially cooked.
98. Finding a sushi restaurant or cafe that serves sushi is almost impossible. They are only in Oslo, Bergen, and it seems in Stavanger. In other cities, there is only one such establishment. The quality is very modest. And of course it's expensive.
Russian mothers and grandmothers try to dress their children warmer, to feed them tastier, and after school they often carry a heavy bag for them. In Norway, everyone is taught from an early age to self-restraint and responsibility for their own life and health. Perhaps this is the secret of longevity and well-being of the inhabitants of the northern country.
When Max was in fourth grade, the school nurse called us. Claim: the child weighs too little for his age, - says Katerina. - That is, I was actually accused of underfeeding my son. This is already enough for the social welfare service to pay attention to the family. During our visit, the nurse spoke exclusively to the child. I asked him if he eats sandwiches for breakfast. Maximilian said no. Then she asked if he was given fish cakes for dinner. When the son again answered in the negative, the nurse frowned and began to make notes on his personal file. She did not react to my attempts to explain that we are all thin in the family, that I cook Russian cuisine. Only when, when asked what he was eating, the son answered “porridge and borscht,” the nurse breathed a sigh of relief. I took out a table by which I explained to Max which types of bread take longer to digest, which ones are better to choose for sandwiches to school. The nurse started talking to me only when she was convinced that the child understood everything and would be able to choose the right type of bread in the supermarket. Since then, Max himself reads the labels on the packages when we go shopping.
On the refrigerator we have a list of Maximilian's duties, which we made up with the whole family. It has 10 points. These are trivial things: cleaning, taking out the trash, lessons, helping parents. I saw similar lists in every Norwegian house where I was a guest.
It is common practice in Norwegian families to share responsibilities equally. It is not customary to lisp with kids: everyone is a self-sufficient member of society.
Cold food
From the elementary grades, the child himself prepares to school. Mom only controls. Children go to school unaccompanied by adults. In addition to the weighty knapsack, everyone carries a lunch bag. Hot meals are not provided. Parents put cold sandwiches, pies, fruits, yoghurts for their children in plastic containers. There is one half-hour break between lessons, during which you can have a snack: I walked aside, took out a sandwich, and ate it. Sweets are prohibited: no lemonades, sweets, cookies, chocolates. Nuts are also prohibited - to avoid allergies. All schools and kindergartens have signs: Nut free zone.
When my son went to first grade, - Katya recalls, - I invited my parents to chip in and buy several microwave ovens for school so that our six-year-olds could receive hot meals during the day. “Who will heat the food? Teachers cannot be distracted from their work, ”they objected to me.
Norwegian media are sounding the alarm over childhood obesity. Nevertheless, many mothers, complaining about the lack of time, cook from semi-finished products even in the evening. Sausages and frozen pizza are the most popular food. And it's not just a matter of saving time and resources, but rather a national habit of restraint and asceticism. Before oil was discovered in Norway, the country was agrarian and poor. The peasants ration consisted of bread, cheese, sausage and milk. Modern Norwegians continue to eat the same way.
Even for a children's birthday, a specific menu is needed: sausages, pizza and a dessert like chocolate pie. But often a sweet table for children can only consist of carrots, apples and raisins, - says Katya. - On the eighth birthday of our son, we decided to arrange a thematic holiday at the ethnographic museum in Oslo. There is a large green area - there is where to run - and an interesting exposition about the traditions of different peoples. We invited all of the child's classmates, and I wanted to treat them with Russian pancakes. Of the 14 children, only two responded to the invitation - not Norwegians. The rest did not appreciate the originality of the idea. In addition, many parents considered spending on a ticket to the museum unnecessary, which they did not hesitate to inform me about. Entrance to the museum is free for children, and parents who wish to attend the celebration would have to pay a few crowns for a ticket.
In official written invitations to a children's party, it is customary not only to announce the menu, but also often indicate the cost of the expected gift. Exceeding it is not recommended so as not to embarrass families with a limited budget. In addition to the start time of the holiday, its duration is indicated, as well as entertainment is scheduled. Pirate stories, treasure hunting, orienteering are very popular. In summer, birthday parties are often celebrated simply on the beach, where there is plenty of room for running around and playing active games. Therefore, the food is such, for the sake of which you do not need to arrange a feast - he grabbed a sausage and ran on.
Luxury in Norway is not about things and food. Here, luxury is the purity of the air, the opportunity to play sports near the house, the fjord outside the window. Nature is the main wealth, so children are outdoors for the maximum amount of time.
According to modern researchers, Norway is a great place for retirees to live: income guarantees, health care, personal opportunities, etc. Can the same be said about the lives of children in Norway? We did not wait for the retirement age and went on vacation with the whole family to the southern Norwegian village of Miröker on the border with Sweden.
Family Eco-Tourism in Norway
Only a resident of the Russian south who is tired of dust and stuffiness can travel to Scandinavia in the summer in search of clean air and solitude in the conditions of Scandinavian coolness and European comfort. Why not? Indeed, in July and August, in the cold land of the Vikings, you can find interesting opportunities to expand children's horizons and strengthen the health of the baby: swimming in the invigorating clear water of rapids and sea bays, cycling, restorative walks along quiet Norwegian village streets, barbecues against the backdrop of stunning white nights ... For these reasons, our project "Refreshing coolness of Scandinavia" or "Eco-tourism with a child in Norway" arose.Many urban residents of the Scandinavian countries own country houses in the countryside and try to spend as much time there as possible. So we decided to do so too - we climbed into the Norwegian forest wilderness for two whole weeks and completely dissolved in the unique northern silence. The vacation time flew by quickly for interesting activities:
Cycling
Good roads, the quick wits of local pedestrians, and occasional rainfall are good companions for
Sunbathing in the afternoon
In the summer in the south of Norway, quite sunny days are often issued, so we “sunbathed” every day, or rather simply basked in the sun, comfortably sitting in a sun lounger.
Tempering bathing in Norwegian mountain rivers
We named our nearest river "Black", because the water was clean, but because of the smallest particles of rocks it seemed dark. We tried to swim every day, realizing that it is an exquisite pleasure.
Picking wild raspberries and walking along quiet Norwegian roads
I felt like a real Siberian bear, making my way through the wild thickets to the alluring "lights" - huge and sweetest wild raspberries disappearing in the sun. An unprecedented harvest of strawberries, drupes and raspberries helped to lure the little sluggard daughter out of the house for long walks among the peacefully grazing sheep, maned horses and curious cows against the backdrop of farm houses.
Spring water treatment
In this country, food prices are quite high, which is probably why there are not many Norwegians among the Norwegians who can afford to overeat regularly. After observing the slender energetic villagers, I myself wanted to do health improvement in the form of medical fasting in spring water. The spring was located right on our site, and my daughter and I went every morning for "transparent medicine." Although tap water in Norway usually does not need additional filtration, the taste of iron-fortified spring water is more pleasant and softer.
Household cleaning
In Norway, every country estate owner takes the issue of a neatly mown lawn very seriously. Mowing grass with a lawn mower is the sacred duty of Scandinavian men. Once I even met a little boy playing with a toy mower, imitating his father cleaning the area. In addition, cleaning the area is especially useful when you decide to lose those extra pounds during your vacation.
The attitude towards children is already shown in the train carriage.
Traveling with the whole family in this country, we came across a pleasant care for any parent and protection of the interests of children. This manifested itself in many little things, at least in the fact that we could easily buy tickets with seats in a special children's carriage, where a playroom for restless toddlers was equipped. There, our daughter spent almost the entire ten-hour journey from Oslo to Trondheim, while I admired the mountain beauty of the wild nature.
Low slides, labyrinths, soft mattresses for safe movement, as well as a large flat screen TV with a cartoon about a Norwegian boat helped Arina feel taken care of. After all, it is very difficult for a little fidget to sit motionless for a long time in an enclosed space, even in an ultra-modern high-speed train.
If you don't like yelling at children, then welcome!
Scandinavians are by nature very calm people, therefore, it seems to me, it is difficult for them to understand those parents who "love" their children to such an extent that they can shout or arrange a brutal spanking for educational purposes. Knowing that the Norwegians have legally decided that they will raise children without yelling and pressure, I myself began to think more often about how to solve conflicts in a relationship with a child in a non-standard way. The clear position of the Scandinavian parents became an incentive to search for how to draw boundaries correctly and teach a daughter to be responsible for her behavior.
Traditions in Norway are the basis of family relationships
The life of families in Scandinavia is governed by many customs and age-old traditions that are passed down from generation to generation. Particular time is devoted to strengthening family relationships during the preparation and celebration of Christmas. For example, all family members usually lead round dances around the Christmas tree: both old and young. On church holidays, children's songs with movements are sung by grandmothers, mothers, teenagers, and three-year-old toddlers. “We play with our children and pass on our traditions, values, faith to them,” an elderly Norwegian once said to me, smiling happily, singing a traditional Christmas song with his little grandchildren.Norwegian kindergartens - close to nature and endurance training
Observing how the Norwegian kindergartens were built, I noticed that the playgrounds are equipped with very practical ones, and the playground itself is often covered with small beads. Such a coating is very convenient, since it reduces the risk of injury when running or falling from a swing, and wooden and metal sports complexes do not emit harmful substances. I heard that the construction of a playground for a kindergarten in Norway is possible only after a specialist architect has developed the most optimal layout for all swings, slides and wooden houses. This again shows the desire of the Norwegians during their stay in kindergarten.
Endurance, strength, perseverance - values that are formed by little Scandinavians from kindergarten age. This can sometimes shock an untrained foreigner. Children in kindergarten go for walks every day, and the weather in this country is an extremely capricious lady. Kindergarteners can get caught in the rain, and under the scorching sun, and under heavy snowfall. At the same time, they and their teachers are wearing waterproof overalls and special vests with reflective stripes - the constant outfit of a preschool child on a walk. Even in winter, children do not sit for hours in playrooms, but play in the fresh air for a long time, boldly roam the parks and forests. More than once I have observed a group from a kindergarten in the middle of an ear field in a Norwegian suburb, and I think that this is no coincidence. The inhabitants of Scandinavia have developed a rather reverent attitude towards their native nature, which is expressed in practical steps, for example, at least in the fact that carbonated drinks are poured into reusable plastic bottles, and glass containers are easy to hand over at the reception point of a grocery store. It is unambiguous that such an attitude can only be formed if the beauty of the native land is constant on the fragility and responsibility for preserving this invaluable resource for new generations.
That is why Norwegian kindergartners regularly go for walks, hikes and picnics. One gets the feeling that the kindergarten building is just a place to sleep and eat after a tiring adventure in search of something interesting and new. It should be noted that here, too, protection about children is at its best! According to the rules, one teacher can take only four children on an excursion: the perfect balance of safety and comfortable communication between adults and children, when each child can be given maximum time and attention. Perhaps that is why Norwegian children are so calm, sociable and trusting.
Norwegian mothers go to kindergarten too!
In Norway there is a fairly wide variety of kindergartens: these are state and private, and even those where any mother comes with her children and. All kindergartens are very well equipped: new books, developing wooden and plastic toys, computers for the preparatory group.Kindergartens, where you can come with your child for a few hours, are very convenient for mothers with many children who are in no hurry to get to work. I drew attention to the fact that Norwegians are in no hurry to get married until the age of thirty, but are engaged in training and careers. But after thirty, many women purposefully give themselves up to childbirth, so children in Norway usually have a small age difference. Very often I saw: one compartment is for a baby, and the second is for a two-year-old toddler, and a third, older child, stands on a special step attached to a baby carriage. So they travel - in a quartet!
Usually, such a "short-term" kindergarten is located not far from the house, so the mother can bring all the children and calmly communicate with her friends while the children play with each other. The kindergarten building has special zones:
A dining room where mothers feed their babies at a specially designated time,
a playroom, here the teacher (usually one employee is enough in such a garden) conducts games, as well as classes in drawing, crafts and singing,
fenced playground with slides and swings for those who want to bask in the sun.
In the comfortable hallway, you can put a stroller with a sleeping baby, and spacious toilets with special plumbing for preschoolers help the child grow out of diapers as soon as possible.
Church and kindergarten
In Scandinavia, where same-sex marriage has recently been allowed, the problem of sex education is becoming more and more pressing. In Russian news, there are periodic reports of how sometimes. It is clear that the Norwegian society desperately needs psychologists and sexologists with a biblical outlook to help children deal with gender. Such professionals would be able to develop special recommendations for care workers and fill the information vacuum that has arisen in society and led to the appearance of a boy or girl.For a balanced view of this problem, I would like to cite a fact from my life that shows the other side of the coin. During a trip to Trondheim, a large Norwegian city, I accidentally ended up in a private kindergarten, organized on the basis of a church building. In such a kindergarten, I did not come across books about same-sex parents, but all kinds of children's Bibles and other edifying literature immediately caught my eye. It was very pleasant to see a wide variety of biblical toys for children. The parishioners of this temple deliberately took such a step so that ordinary children from an early age get used to daily being within the walls of the church, praying and reading the Holy Scriptures.
Norwegian dads face serious choices
When you come to Norway for the first time, it is immediately striking that the locals are in no hurry to draw the curtains in the evening. Unwittingly, any passer-by becomes a witness to the ordinary life of neighbors in the area. The absence of high fences and fences is also a bit unusual for a Russian tourist. But, apparently, such openness and transparency is a cultural feature of the northern peoples. In small Norwegian towns and villages, everyone knows each other, and it is difficult to hide something here. This makes it possible to bring to justice all violators of law and order, as well as to form a sense of responsibility among citizens towards each other. Therefore, the desire to protect the rights of Norwegian children against the background of universal transparency was expressed in a rather unusual form: since 2005, Norwegian sperm donors can no longer count on anonymity.Such a “dad” by law cannot have more than eight children, since every Norwegian child has the full right to knock on the house of the donor father upon reaching the age of eighteen and ask for help and moral support. Before deciding to donate, a man who wants to help childless couples is faced with a long and painful choice. Psychologically, the adoption of such a limiting “paternal donation” law is a completely justified step, given that not every resident of Norway is ready to one day become a “father of many children”.
Personally, I sympathize with the seriousness with which Norwegians raise children and take care of strengthening intra-family ties. They are shocked by their analytical approach even to such a sensitive issue as the problem of childlessness and infertility, not to mention non-violent upbringing, the ability to get free access to information resources and other rights of young citizens of the Norwegian kingdom.
Photo - photobank Lori