Lifestyle: 7 corrupt free and ideal countries to raise kids and start a family

These listed seven countries rate high for less corrupt practices, good education and quality of life.

 

• Bachelors, spinsters and couples planning to raise kids and a family in the world should know about these seven corrupt free and ideal countries.
• Starting a family or raising kids are dependent on some determinants that have to be critically considered before taking the step.
• These seven countries aren’t only fit but have been judged the seven of the best countries to raise kids or start a family.

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Bachelors, spinsters, hopeful parents-to-be and couple seeking or planning to raise kids or start a family in the world should know about these seven corrupt free and ideal countries.

Though there are several fit international territories in which one can have children and raise a family, these seven countries rate high for less corrupt practices, good education and quality of life.

Starting a family or raising kids are dependent on some determinants that have to be critically considered before taking the step.

In determining which country or countries that are the most fit for bringing up children in, intending parents or couples should take into serious consideration the overall safety, crime rate, healthcare systems, and the quality of education.

According to the U.S. News & World Report's annual "Best Countries" rankings, these seven countries aren’t only fit but have been judged the seven of the best countries to raise kids or start a family.

In the same vein, the current corruption perception index by the Transparency International shows that this seven countries rated anti-corrupt nations on the table.

Here are the eight attributes, which researchers carefully looked at in selecting and releasing the best countries to raise kids and start a family in the world.

1. Care for human rights

2. Family-friendly environment

3. Gender equality

4. Happiness

5. Income equality

6. Level of safety

7. Well-developed public education system

8. Well-developed health care system

Before you make that decision to start a family or raise kids, here are the 7 best countries in the world where you can raise kids or starting a family.

Denmark

 

Denmark ranks the most suitable country in the world to raise kids or family because of the importance the Danish system has placed on the lives of parents.

The Danish parental leave system is the most generous and flexible in the entirety of the European Union.

Mothers are entitled to four weeks of maternity leave before the expected due date while both parents are entitled to 23 weeks of parental leave in a year.

Education: Top 10 globally (#10)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#2)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#4)

Transparency: Top 10 globally

Corruption Level: 88 (Very Clean)

Sweden

 

In Sweden, each parent is allowed 240 days of the 480 days of paid parental leave.

The Swedish government noted that each parents has two months designated for him or her, though days can be transferred to a partner.

Sweden was ranked by Universitas 21 (U21) as having the second best school system in the world.

In the same vein, Save The Child International ranked the country fifth for best places for kids to live in.

Crime and violence are considered to be very rare in this country while the people are considered to be warming and accommodating.

Education: Top 10 globally (#9)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#3)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#5)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#5)

Corruption Level: 84 (Very Clean)

Norway

Norway has been ranked as one of the international countries that specially provides kid-friendly environment.

Before the kid’s birth, this country provides a generous parental leave policies with mothers getting 35 weeks with full pay or 45 weeks with 80 percent pay.

Fathers aren’t left out as they can take between 0 and 10 weeks depending on the salary of their wives.

As intending parents, it will be worthy to know that Norway ranks ninth in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development rankings for reading, math, and science.

In that regards, the country is five spots ahead of the United States of America and the children are also entitled to full child care in numerous day-care centers.

Education: Globally (#14)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#4)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#8)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#1)

Corruption Level: 85 (Very Clean)

Finland

For the government of Finland, the child is of highest priority.

Expecting mothers in Finland can begin their maternity leave seven weeks before their estimated due date.

In addition, the government provides 16 additional weeks of paid leave through a maternity grant and also offers eight weeks of paid paternity leave.

And this is also evident in the country’s school system, which is top notch.

In the Finnish constitution, every kid under the age of seven has the right to child care.

Finland ranked second in reading, math, and science Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development scores.

Education: Globally (#16)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#7)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#6)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#4)

Corruption Level: 85 (Very Clean)

Canada

The Canadian government has high regard for the schooling of the kids and children in the country.

And this is evident as the country ranks third on the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development scores.

From a bevy of safety programs provided by Child Safe Canada to self esteem programs to avoiding danger, Canada does its part to ensure kids remain safe.

Meanwhile the Canadian Labour code provides employee with up to 17 weeks of maternity leave. Aside this, parents are eligible for employment insurance if they meet certain requirements.

Education: Top 10 globally (#3)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#1)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#7)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#2)

Corruption Level: 82 (Very Clean)

Netherlands

The plan for parents and intending parents in Netherlands is enough reason for anyone to relocate and start a family in the country.

For a parent working or studying in the Netherlands, you are entitled to childcare allowance for kids under the age of 12.

The attention given to the kids in Netherlands is so pure that the European Child Safety Alliance Steering Committee represents the Netherlands providing aid to child safety in homes, schools, roads, and the development of comprehension.

Education: Globally (#11)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#8)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#9)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#8)

Corruption Level: 82 (Very Clean)

Switzerland

With an education system that has been tagged a pride of the country, Switzerland is considered to have one of the best systems.

Ranked sixth in terms of good governance, the country provides so much security for the lives of citizens across the states.

Zurich, a city in Switzerland, in second place in terms of safety.

Education: Top 10 globally (#7)

Quality of life: Top 10 globally (#6)

Most business-friendly: Top 10 globally (#2)

Transparency: Top 10 globally (#3)

Corruption Level: 85 (Very Clean)

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