Unlike the US there is a national heathcare system so kids check ups are super cheap (compared to here) and dental care is free until age 16 or 18 I think- they actually have a dentist come to school to see the kids and do the work there!

Also it seems like a less materialistic culture. It's not about having the latest sneakers for kids there, or the newest clothes. America is so consumer driven. It would be nice to raise my kids in a place where the focus is not on buy buy buy.