I have spanked my kids once or twice. They seem to be still working....
but I cannot recommend it, some kids react to this, some other to that.
I moved to new countries, without knowing the language, twice, and learned the language actively upon arriving. The first time the integration was complete, this time it looks good but I think I need another year to fulfill it. We are invited regurlarly at people's (locals) house and have also contacts with expat, so I guess we are on the good way, although I feel much nearer to the locals than to the expats, mainly British and Dutch.
The culture is very understandable for me, many things are "normal" (things that the expats are either shocked or annoyed about) because I am French I guess, it is more diffictult for my German husband who is constantly jetting between both countries. He really needs a cultural immersion
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I am observing my kids in this imbroglio, and I often wonder if they feel French, or German, or if they will ever feel Spanish.
I want Cookies too.....!!!!!