30 Best Places to Raise Children
| October 10, 2016
27. Iceland
Safe, quiet and stunningly beautiful, Iceland is just a fantastic place to raise kids. You’ll be able to take your little ones on a lot of outdoor adventures, as there are many fjords, waterfalls and glaciers to discover. Reykjavik is a friendly place where everyone knows each other and people are warm and friendly.
Women in Iceland don’t feel like they have to choose between having a professional or academic career and having a baby — it is generally accepted that they can have both. Icelandic society is built around children and families, and Icelandic parents enjoy 9 months of paid leave to be shared between parents.
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