I spend 2 months in Italy every year with my kids. I love how differently children are raised there.
My family spends two months every year in southern Italy. We love the affordable lifestyle, sense of community, and freedom our kids enjoy.
Marcela D'Alterio, a 43-year-old mother of two young children aged 7 and 5, spends two months every year in Italy with her family. She moved there five years ago because it was cheaper than sending her kids to summer camp in New Jersey. D'Alterio believes the quality of life for children in Italy is much better and significantly cheaper than in the US.
She and her family feel like part of the community and enjoy being around other people, often spending their evenings out with friends. The kids are active members of the community, interacting with people of all ages and learning to appreciate different cultures. They spend their days outside, in the sun and water, with friends and family.
Unlike in the US, where kids are given phones and game consoles for entertainment, D'Alterio's children engage in nature and use their imaginations for fun. Beach clubs, which cost about $16 for the whole day, are one of their favorite activities. The cost of living in Italy is much lower than in the US, making it a financially smart decision for the family.
D'Alterio's husband is Italian, and they plan to retire there once they have a passive income stream of $5,000 per month.
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