A group of 13 Japanese governors have joined forces to let babies cry if they want to — or at least create a society that is more tolerant of tearful tots. The "We Love Babies Project" comes against the backdrop of Japan’s slumping birth rate and shrinking population.
A group of 13 Japanese governors have joined forces to let babies cry if they want to — or at least create a society that is more tolerant of tearful tots.
The « We Love Babies Project » comes against the backdrop of Japan’s slumping birth rate and shrinking population.
The 13 male politicians made the pledge to support the campaign, which encourages restaurants, shops and individuals to display stickers that say « It’s OK to cry », in a bid to support the beleaguered parents of bawling infants.
Despite government efforts to create a society more conducive to rearing families, Japan is sometimes seen as intolerant of children.
Communities often refuse to host nursery schools or parks because neighbours complain about the noise of playing toddlers.
