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I'm raising my family in Thailand and feel less pressure to be a perfect mom
- Sandy Cacchione, a Swiss woman, moved to Koh Samui, Thailand with her husband to raise a family, feeling less pressure compared to Switzerland.
- They settled in Koh Samui where their daughter was born, now enrolled in an international kindergarten.
- Living on the island allows Cacchione's daughter to experience a more relaxed and diverse environment.
- In Koh Samui, Cacchione follows a flexible routine dropping off and picking up her daughter from school.
- While school schedules in Switzerland are structured differently with early start times and fixed routines.
- In Koh Samui, there is less pressure to enroll children in numerous extracurricular activities.
- The social environment in Koh Samui promotes diversity and acceptance from a young age.
- However, the island lacks outdoor playgrounds and organized family activities, making it challenging to find engaging options.
- Finding activities for teenagers on the island is particularly difficult due to limited options and transportation challenges.
- Despite the limitations, Koh Samui offers a relaxed and child-friendly environment for Cacchione's daughter to enjoy her childhood.
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