7 Unique Things That Set , U.S. Parents Apart , From Parents In Other Countries.<br />'Women's Health' released a list <br />of things that American parents do that people <br />in other countries would probably find odd.<br />Here are 7 things that made it on the list:.<br />Baby Walkers, Canada's Consumer Products Safety Commission <br />banned walkers after they were found to cause <br />more injuries than any other children's product.<br />They were also found to potentially delay children's motor and mental development. .<br />Buy Disposable Diapers, Disposable diapers create approximately 3.5 million tons of landfill waste each year. In many other parts of the world, parents potty-train kids at a younger age.<br />Buy Disposable Diapers, Disposable diapers create approximately 3.5 million tons of landfill waste each year. In many other parts of the world, parents potty-train kids at a younger age.<br />Early Bedtimes, In countries like Spain, parents let their kids <br />stay up late to take part in evening activities <br />and interact with the rest of the family. .<br />Huge Portions, 'Women's Health' points out that Americans have the highest calorie consumption per capita in the world. Kids in other countries typically eat smaller portions. .<br />Exposure to Sex vs. Violence, According to a survey by the Motion Picture of America, 80% of parents say they are more concerned about their kids seeing sex, as opposed to graphic violence. .<br />Medicating Children, Children in the U.S. are 10 times <br />more likely to be prescribed meds<br />for ADD or ADHD than kids in the U.K.<br />Hiring Babysitters, In places like China and Spain where multiple <br />generations typically live in one house or nearby, <br />extended family take on the bulk of childcare needs.
