paroolNov 5, 2026, 02:00

Maaike (60) and Hanna (26): ‘Getting good grades was less important than being a kind, fun, and interested person’

Maaike and her daughter Hanna discuss their experiences growing up in Amsterdam, highlighting a parenting approach that prioritized kindness and character over academic performance. The pair reflects on a supportive family dynamic that allowed for significant personal independence and open communication throughout Hanna's development.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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