Iris Lennox

A passionate journalist, Iris Lennox covers social and cultural news across the U.S.

In Japan: A father of two is the only parent to pick up his 7-year-old son, who goes to school on his own.

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A father of two is the only parent to pick up his 7-year-old son

Parenting often brings surprises, but few can rival the experience of adapting to an entirely different educational culture. One American father, Tim Hornyak, living in Japan for the past two decades, has discovered just how unique the Japanese school system is. From fostering early independence to teaching life skills in ways that might seem extraordinary to outsiders, Tim’s story sheds light on how a nation’s approach to education shapes its youngest citizens.

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