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If you have found yourself daydreaming about far flung beaches and nature destinations that are thousands of miles away, you’re in the right place.
The world is such a vast and exciting place to explore that it may cross your mind at least once or twice that moving your family out of your home country is a good idea. Of course, the prospect is a daunting one especially if you’ve never done it before, but there are so many positives that can come with immersing your entire family in a different culture.
Even if you move from one English speaking country to another, you are still going to have to get used to a new way of doing things. Of course, you can hire an immigration lawyer who can give you great advice as to which visas you would qualify for, you can do some research into the different countries that are available to you to move to depending on your skills, and you need to have a lot of conversations with your family to get them on board with this, but it’s life changing for a good reason. Here are some of the best reasons to move to a new location with your children.
Good Reasons to Move Your Family to a New Country
1. Discover new cultures
You can expose them and you to new cultures. The world is an exciting place, but unless you actually go and explore it you’ll never really know. Choosing to experience it first hand and relocating your family to a new place gives you a chance to give your children new experiences.
You have to make sure that you are not sticking to that narrative of taking them away from grandparents and friends, but giving them something to grow up with and a place to make memories. There will be a day that your children spread their own wings and find their own feet, and if they want to go back to your home country they can. In the meantime though, you get to have an amazing adventure.
2. Move your family to a new country for a change of environment
It’s a well deserved change of scenery. You’ve grown up in the same place and you’ve longed to have a different view outside your window, you may be looking for more than a vacation.
The current country you are living in may have beautiful landscapes and all of the nature you could want, but have you ever been to Fiji and watched the sunrise?
Have you ever lived in Sydney and seen the harbour bridge, or lived in Italy and delighted in the pasta and visited some of the most historical sites of Rome?
3. Opportunity to learn a new language
Sure, there are language barriers that you might have to overcome, but it still could be the best thing that you do for your children.
If you go to a country that doesn’t predominantly speak English, they’re going to learn a new language and that in itself is a great reason, as it will not only enrich their mindset but will also provide them with more future professional opportunities
4. Building character
You can help them to develop their character. Of course, children who never move abroad in their life are still going to be good characters, but putting them in a situation where they’re going to make friends from different backgrounds, get to know local wildlife and flora and fauna, you’re going to help them to build their character and grow emotionally.
5. Develop an enquiring mind
By moving your family to a new country you will encourage them to develop an enquiring mind, to be aware of cultural differences and to be open to change and these are all great qualities that will serve them in adulthood.
Final words on Good Reasons to Move Your Family to a New Country
In conclusion, moving your family to a new country can be a great opportunity for them and you to learn about new cultures, learn a new language and grow both professionally and personally.
You will definitely like the new way of life, and finding a new job abroad will not be difficult; you can check out the available vacancies on Jooble: https://jooble.org/jobs-online/Abroad
It can be a challenge and you have to be open to a little discomfort, but I moved my family to France and, although the language barrier was difficult at first, it was quite honestly one of the best decisions I have ever made.
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These are great points! I lived overseas as a child and loved the experience!
Thanks Laura! I think it’s such a great experience for a child x
This is so cool you moved to France. I hope you love my country. 🙂
I truly do miss the life in France but I totally agree for saying this is so nice to live aboard and experience new cultures.
I couldn’t agree more with all of theses good reasons to live aboard.
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Margot
Thanks Margot, and yes, I absolutely love life in France 😊
Ah this all so true, if you can pull it off I highly recommend. You know what country I want to move to! On that note how is going over there? A bit crazy huh.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Thanks Allie, and, yes, I do know what country you want to move too! It was completely crazy here last month, but things have calmed down a bit now x
So many great benefits! I would have loved to have been able to do this when our daughter was growing up!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Thanks Jill! I definitely have no regrets about moving to France x
Some great points – have moved my kids to France for a short stint and several times to Australia. Would love to do more!
That’s amazing! It’s such a great opportunity!
My hubby would love to retire to a new country. You give me good reasons to consider it.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Thanks Kathrine! Come to France xo
I agree with all you have said! 😀
Thanks so much Kinga! Have you ever moved abroad? 🙂
All great reasons! Hope your week is going well.
Gemma x
http://www.jacquardflower.uk
Thanks Gemma! Hope your week is going well too x