As I talked with my kids Max and Molly at breakfast this morning, I thought it would be a good idea to get their perspective of Santiago. I was pleasantly surprised at their answers.
Both repeatedly commented that everyone is "nicer" here - kids and adults. Molly said that the girls and the boys are"super-nice," not just the kids from her school but others that we've met on social occasions. Max likes that the lifestyle is not as rushed and people "have more time for you, don't seem as stressed-out." Both said that other kids in school are helping them learn Spanish and translating for them, too.
Naturally, food was part of the conversation. Molly loves the milk, and both kids commented on the advantages of "better food" here; they said it seemed "healthier." Max appreciates that in a restaurant he's offered a glass of wine along with the adults, although he has no desire to drink.
Granted, it's not been all rosy for the kids, moving from one continent to another, learning a new language, starting a new school, and making new friends; there have been tears, angst, anger and frustration. But I'm so proud at how positive and resilient they are, and even happier that they seem to really enjoy Chile.
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