Chile vs Sweden
Side-by-side comparison of how these places approach childhood.
Chile
In Chile, every newborn receives a free 'Chile Crece Contigo' box with baby supplies from the government.
This universal program, inspired by Finland's baby box, delivers diapers, clothes, and parenting guides to every family — a rare social policy achievement in South America.
Sweden
In Sweden, parents get 480 days of paid leave — 90 reserved exclusively for each parent.
Sweden's parental leave system is the most generous in the world. The 'daddy quota' ensures fathers take at least 90 days — or the family loses them. The result: Swedish fathers spend more time with young children than fathers in almost any other country.
Chile
School starts at age 6. Chile has one of the most market-driven education systems in South America, with public, subsidized-private, and fully private schools competing for students. School runs roughly 8 AM to 4 PM under the extended school day policy.
Sweden
Compulsory school starts at age 6 (förskoleklass) with a play-based transition year. Formal instruction begins at age 7. No grades until year 6. Schools are free and state-funded, though free schools (friskolor) operate with public money.
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