The lead singer of the Japanese rock band Coldrain is also like Wolfie, half Japanese, half American. His mother who is a teacher made him and his brother learn English as a kid. He said growing up he hated it, but now that he is an adult, he is glad his mother made him learn. He said he had way more advantages, knowing both languages and cultures. I have a feeling your son will feel the same way.
It really depends on each situation, especially what language they speak at home and the type of cultural upbringing. I've worked with Japanese and half-Japanese kids who've attended International/American schools in Tokyo and Kobe. Some of them really struggle with formal Japanese language, culture, and mannerism despite being Japanese citizens. Knowing foreign languages is a wonderful thing, but the brutal reality is it's unlikely you'll be perceived as Japanese by other Japanese people if you haven't received formal Japanese education. International/American school is useful if the idea is to live/work an English-speaking country. But in Japan, I think they can only survive among their international school friends and an expat bubble, because they have difficulty connecting with the rest of the population. With their lack of proper Japanese education, they'll most likely never be doctors, lawyers, or accountants in Japan either. It's because Japanese people share a common language, culture, history, norms, and identity which are obtained through Japanese education and upbringing. And those traits are how we identity a Japanese person. It's also why people with Japanese ancestry who don't share our language and culture aren't perceived as Nihon-jin. Rather we refer to them as Nikkei-jin (i.e. Japanese Descendants) and differentiate them from Japanese expats living abroad.
@@yo2trader539 Sounds like a Japan problem to me. If you are too closed-minded to not accept people because they did not grow up the same way you did, I feel sorry for them. I grew up in a very diverse area in California, and I am glad I did because I was exposed to different cultures growing up, and it helped me grow as a person. If I was stuck with the same people as me growing up, I know I would probably be closed-minded about anything new.
@@yo2trader539 I agree with a lot of what you have said here. When I lived in Japan, I even had this mindset confirmed by some Japanese people. It’s an interesting phenomenon and it would be good if this mindset was explored further academically. I am British Nigerian, of course, Nigerians “back home” see us differently to themselves (we are part of the diaspora). However, based on how Nigerian nationality works and cultural values - few would say I am not Nigerian, because I was born and raised in London. Contrasting the above to when one of my Japanese students said they would not see a Japanese American (third second generation Americans) a skating duo as Japanese because they were born, raised and lived in America. It is almost as if they’ve “lost” their heritage by not being raised on Japanese soil… Definitely, keen to read more about this mindset from an academic sense.
I haven't heard about Coldrain in a long while. And I forgot that this fact was mentioned before by the lead singer. The first song I heard from them was "We Are Not Alone" for the anime named Rainbow. Not sure of the name of the anime.
I went to ISSH in Tokyo…7-12 grade….best education and experience of my life! I had 50 classmates my senior year and 23 different nationalities…we still have reunions and we’re 63 years old! Just had a mini reunion in NYC a few weeks ago….laughed for 4 days straight😂
He is growing so fast, time flies Edit: I love that the main teacher seems so passionate and happy about his job, that is wonderful as a role model for kids!
I went to an international school from grade 4 to 6! I found it to be a really wonderful experience because of not only the oppurtunities I would not have gotten from a public school but also the access to the various cultures, nationalities and ethnicities was wonderful as well.
As parents we naturally coddle our kids as we want to protect them. I think Wolfie would benefit so much from a place like this given he is raised in a multi cultural family. We often underestimate how much our kids can thrive and learn when they are away from us, most of the time it does them a world of good.
I am a Pre-Kindergarten teacher in San Diego and have a daughter like Wolfy's age. Love this video, Paolo! Great work! Wolfy did amazing on his first time in an international school! The teachers are amazing! Keep up with more videos!
Wolfie looking like a cat trying to avoid the water in a bathtub (when Paolo was trying to get him down for his nap)😂. This looks like an amazing school, what a fun environment❤.
OH, this made me think of my days teaching Kindergarten! I would LOVE to run an International School for littles. So sweet! This is very similar to how I taught my Ks. People thought I was nuts with what I taught them but, heck, little kids learn a LOT more than you think!!! Normal-size hammers and nails? Yep, we pounded. Cooking? Got it. Sewing? Of course? Science? TONS (we even were winners in an Animal Planet contest).
The school system was child-centric and I love how there were activities to keep the students stimulated but also learn to share, to socialize, and also just overall be a child. I hope we get more Pre-Schools like that here in our country 🤍
This video actually unlocked so many memories of when I was in daycare during the 2000s, and it made so many things make so much more sense like why every TV show was so educational and fun to watch, why I remember so much of my daycare experience, and the funny one, why other kids got their diapers changed when we were the same age, three years old. I just remember wondering why other kids weren’t potty trained but I was, and looking back now, it makes sense and is very normal lol. It really makes me look forward to being a parent too because I want to make these memories the same way they were given to me.
to be fair, he should be exposed to both cultures. I'm the child of two different country parents. I grew up in one of my parents native country. My parents sent me to school of my other parents heritage and culture. It made me feel that belong to both cultures.
I ❤️ these family videos with you, Wolfy, and mom doing stuff together. It looks like Wolfy will be a great fit at this school. And the staff looks good also.
international school is also very popular in korea, but it is expensive, and not everyone can get in. It's more like expensive private school than public school.
Go Wolfie! Thanks for sharing your family with us once again. ❤ Our youngest is starting school this year. She is a Covid baby so we are concerned about the separation anxiety she may face. Hopefully the excitement of being around other kids will overcome those feelings.
I taught preschool for a few years. Nap time was my least favorite, because of trying to get cranky kids to fall asleep. I was only in my early 20's. Nowadays, closer to 50, I think it wouldn't be so bad. School looked great. Academics very lowkey and yet still present, outside learning is definitely best for kids
Fhank you so much for this video! Im moving to japan in a few months with a toddler and we are looking at international preschools so this is so helpful.
I basically grew up in an international school. It was a wonderful environment and honestly I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for having had that opportunity.
I know this was filed quite some time ago, did Wolfy ever end up going to this school? Either way im sure it was a fun experience for him. I love how caring the staff seems. International school seems like an awesome way to keep Wolfy in touch with some of the things you might have experienced growing up in the U.S, with the added bonus of Japanese health & safety standards!
@@sunnysideup33 I agree. parents now days leave it up to the kids to decide when they stop taking the bottle and potty train them selves. very weird...
You are so right on both issues. Wolfie isn't going to grow and be an independent boy if they're always babying him. I understand it's their only child but at a point he needs to do things by himself. He shouldn't have mommy and daddy around all the time. And they need to quit treating him like a baby.
@HazelHammond1505 Or cough hack, he could have toileting issues. It's actually fairly normal for boys to be harder to toilet train and to slightly delayed in those tasks. I'm nit saying they shouldn't actively encourage potty training but, much to my brothers embarrassment at that age, he had accidents frequently. He could change his own huggies and go to the bathroom but had toileting issues that had nothing to do with coddling. Getting wolfie to verbalize things would be better. Getting him into day training pants would also be great. But pulling the *shame shame you're weird* actively helps no one.
My daughter was a nightmare when she started at nursery and basicly screamed from drop off to pick up. She would sit in a corner with her back to everyone and after a month of2mornings a week she eventually realised she was there to stay so might as well suck it up. She then thoroughly loved her time there.
Do you prefer this highly organized schedule over creative free play which naturally supports children’s development without too much of adults’ intervention?
Very interesting question i never thought about. Do i want to first introduce what fun things can be done ie structured learning or let them learn how to find things on their own but take up more time hoping they find it ie encouraged creativity.
So do they also teach Japanese at this school? I mean it seems it is all English. It would be useful to know the language of the country you live in. I dont get why these things are needed though, if the standard educational system would simply put more effort into teaching English and maybe even a third language. Here in Holland this is well implemented. Dutch and English are mandatory and if you want more there are options. Depending on what level you do in high school more might be mandatory. I think we should teach more Asian languages here though. Even if it sjust the basics so people understand how many types of writing there are and how many alphabets exists. Same goes for cyrillic. Way more important than maths (kidding of course) but for me personally WAY more interesting to be honest.
The kids will get exposure to the Japanese language outside of the school, and if the school's in Japan, Japanese is probably one of the main languages of instruction, so there isn't much to worry about.
The male educator is amazingly enthusiastic good school
I resonate with wolfy after his nap. I too wake up, realize I'm awake, and bust into tears 😂
lol my daughter is the same XD, just miss grumpalot after naps
He did that because he's cuddled too much
I think Wolfy would definitely benefit from this type of environment. He would thrive and end up loving it.
Notice how these kids are more open & with the help of amazing teachers,this school will last long.
The lead singer of the Japanese rock band Coldrain is also like Wolfie, half Japanese, half American. His mother who is a teacher made him and his brother learn English as a kid. He said growing up he hated it, but now that he is an adult, he is glad his mother made him learn. He said he had way more advantages, knowing both languages and cultures. I have a feeling your son will feel the same way.
It really depends on each situation, especially what language they speak at home and the type of cultural upbringing.
I've worked with Japanese and half-Japanese kids who've attended International/American schools in Tokyo and Kobe. Some of them really struggle with formal Japanese language, culture, and mannerism despite being Japanese citizens. Knowing foreign languages is a wonderful thing, but the brutal reality is it's unlikely you'll be perceived as Japanese by other Japanese people if you haven't received formal Japanese education.
International/American school is useful if the idea is to live/work an English-speaking country. But in Japan, I think they can only survive among their international school friends and an expat bubble, because they have difficulty connecting with the rest of the population. With their lack of proper Japanese education, they'll most likely never be doctors, lawyers, or accountants in Japan either. It's because Japanese people share a common language, culture, history, norms, and identity which are obtained through Japanese education and upbringing.
And those traits are how we identity a Japanese person. It's also why people with Japanese ancestry who don't share our language and culture aren't perceived as Nihon-jin. Rather we refer to them as Nikkei-jin (i.e. Japanese Descendants) and differentiate them from Japanese expats living abroad.
@@yo2trader539 Sounds like a Japan problem to me. If you are too closed-minded to not accept people because they did not grow up the same way you did, I feel sorry for them. I grew up in a very diverse area in California, and I am glad I did because I was exposed to different cultures growing up, and it helped me grow as a person. If I was stuck with the same people as me growing up, I know I would probably be closed-minded about anything new.
@@yo2trader539 I agree with a lot of what you have said here. When I lived in Japan, I even had this mindset confirmed by some Japanese people.
It’s an interesting phenomenon and it would be good if this mindset was explored further academically.
I am British Nigerian, of course, Nigerians “back home” see us differently to themselves (we are part of the diaspora). However, based on how Nigerian nationality works and cultural values - few would say I am not Nigerian, because I was born and raised in London.
Contrasting the above to when one of my Japanese students said they would not see a Japanese American (third second generation Americans) a skating duo as Japanese because they were born, raised and lived in America. It is almost as if they’ve “lost” their heritage by not being raised on Japanese soil…
Definitely, keen to read more about this mindset from an academic sense.
I haven't heard about Coldrain in a long while. And I forgot that this fact was mentioned before by the lead singer. The first song I heard from them was "We Are Not Alone" for the anime named Rainbow. Not sure of the name of the anime.
@@hannah60000 You have Nigerian heritage, but you are British if you were born and raised there.
I went to ISSH in Tokyo…7-12 grade….best education and experience of my life! I had 50 classmates my senior year and 23 different nationalities…we still have reunions and we’re 63 years old! Just had a mini reunion in NYC a few weeks ago….laughed for 4 days straight😂
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He is growing so fast, time flies
Edit: I love that the main teacher seems so passionate and happy about his job, that is wonderful as a role model for kids!
Wow! As a former early childhood educator, this school looks fantastic!
I would also cry if I had to wake up from nap time. Man.
The guy in a black hoodie is a vibe though. He works really well with children
I went to an international school from grade 4 to 6! I found it to be a really wonderful experience because of not only the oppurtunities I would not have gotten from a public school but also the access to the various cultures, nationalities and ethnicities was wonderful as well.
Love the man teacher ,,, he’s very pleasant and good with the kids ,, very positive and joyful
As parents we naturally coddle our kids as we want to protect them. I think Wolfie would benefit so much from a place like this given he is raised in a multi cultural family. We often underestimate how much our kids can thrive and learn when they are away from us, most of the time it does them a world of good.
💯 true. I understand they love their little boy but they both need to let go a little bit he needs to learn to be independent
I am a Pre-Kindergarten teacher in San Diego and have a daughter like Wolfy's age. Love this video, Paolo! Great work! Wolfy did amazing on his first time in an international school! The teachers are amazing! Keep up with more videos!
This kind of education is sooo much needed! Love the teachers’ hardwork, creativty and enthusiasm!
I teach preschool in the US and that school seemed very similar. And Wolfy's reaction was very typical too.
wolfy is adorable 🥺 i’m so glad he was able to enjoy himself and warm up to the other kids!
The male teacher seems so nice and cool!
Yea this is more like a American school for sure! I love they go outside all the time!
Wolfie looking like a cat trying to avoid the water in a bathtub (when Paolo was trying to get him down for his nap)😂.
This looks like an amazing school, what a fun environment❤.
I taught preschool for many years here in the States, and it's fun to see the similarities between this school and ours.
OH, this made me think of my days teaching Kindergarten! I would LOVE to run an International School for littles. So sweet! This is very similar to how I taught my Ks. People thought I was nuts with what I taught them but, heck, little kids learn a LOT more than you think!!! Normal-size hammers and nails? Yep, we pounded. Cooking? Got it. Sewing? Of course? Science? TONS (we even were winners in an Animal Planet contest).
The school system was child-centric and I love how there were activities to keep the students stimulated but also learn to share, to socialize, and also just overall be a child. I hope we get more Pre-Schools like that here in our country 🤍
This video actually unlocked so many memories of when I was in daycare during the 2000s, and it made so many things make so much more sense like why every TV show was so educational and fun to watch, why I remember so much of my daycare experience, and the funny one, why other kids got their diapers changed when we were the same age, three years old. I just remember wondering why other kids weren’t potty trained but I was, and looking back now, it makes sense and is very normal lol. It really makes me look forward to being a parent too because I want to make these memories the same way they were given to me.
to be fair, he should be exposed to both cultures. I'm the child of two different country parents. I grew up in one of my parents native country. My parents sent me to school of my other parents heritage and culture. It made me feel that belong to both cultures.
I ❤️ these family videos with you, Wolfy, and mom doing stuff together. It looks like Wolfy will be a great fit at this school. And the staff looks good also.
international school is also very popular in korea, but it is expensive, and not everyone can get in. It's more like expensive private school than public school.
Im working as international elementary school art teacher in Bali... this is such a nice insight, thanks!
So cute! Thanks for sharing a Japanese international school!
Go Wolfie! Thanks for sharing your family with us once again. ❤ Our youngest is starting school this year. She is a Covid baby so we are concerned about the separation anxiety she may face. Hopefully the excitement of being around other kids will overcome those feelings.
Happy 1st day of school! ❤ Hope u have fun!
I work in full time outdoor nurseries. Being outside is so good for kids. So much learning in outdoor play for them.
Love his name too! ❤️
New follower and the last vid I saw was Wolfie as a baby, he's so big already!!! awwww! Love your content, blessings to your fam ❤
Nice video. Your little boy is so cute. I've watched your other videos. Didn't know you had another channel. Just subscribed.
wolfie is growing so fast and so great to see he actually opens up
I taught preschool for a few years. Nap time was my least favorite, because of trying to get cranky kids to fall asleep. I was only in my early 20's. Nowadays, closer to 50, I think it wouldn't be so bad. School looked great. Academics very lowkey and yet still present, outside learning is definitely best for kids
I plan on moving to Japan in the future, so if I ever plan on having kids, I definitely wanna send them to an international school like this one
Fhank you so much for this video! Im moving to japan in a few months with a toddler and we are looking at international preschools so this is so helpful.
would love to hear if Wolfy comes to like this school more
personally i loved this video. was very interesting to watch!
I basically grew up in an international school. It was a wonderful environment and honestly I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for having had that opportunity.
Hope Wolfie gets to go there. Looks like fun! And agree, the educators seem so great and caring.
> really enjoyed watching Wolfy take to the new environment - he's a great kid !
This was a super interesting video! That looks like a great school.😊
Nice work, Paolo. That was an amazing start.
This looks like a wonderful school. I suspect it’s not cheap! But worth it!❤
Looks like an amazing place. What a wonderful environment.
are they hiring for the next year?
I first saw this video come up on FB and decided to check out the OG.
I know this was filed quite some time ago, did Wolfy ever end up going to this school? Either way im sure it was a fun experience for him. I love how caring the staff seems. International school seems like an awesome way to keep Wolfy in touch with some of the things you might have experienced growing up in the U.S, with the added bonus of Japanese health & safety standards!
first day jitters are very common. He seemed to enjoy it, but was just precautious.
I went to St. Mary's Int. for 2 years. Unforgettable experience of my life. All the best.
I went to Seisen in Gotanda with the Spanish nuns and my brother went to St. Mary’s. Both Int’l schools.
I think Wolfy would do better without his parents there. It very good to learn and use both languages.
And still in diapers. What!?
@@sunnysideup33 I agree. parents now days leave it up to the kids to decide when they stop taking the bottle and potty train them selves. very weird...
You are so right on both issues. Wolfie isn't going to grow and be an independent boy if they're always babying him. I understand it's their only child but at a point he needs to do things by himself. He shouldn't have mommy and daddy around all the time. And they need to quit treating him like a baby.
@HazelHammond1505 Or cough hack, he could have toileting issues. It's actually fairly normal for boys to be harder to toilet train and to slightly delayed in those tasks. I'm nit saying they shouldn't actively encourage potty training but, much to my brothers embarrassment at that age, he had accidents frequently. He could change his own huggies and go to the bathroom but had toileting issues that had nothing to do with coddling. Getting wolfie to verbalize things would be better. Getting him into day training pants would also be great. But pulling the *shame shame you're weird* actively helps no one.
It was such an interesting video, loved it 😁
Awww. So sweet
So adorable!..🎉
where can i get these bento boxes to prepare kids lunches. is there a link you can provide
What is the tuition for that international school?
wolfy saying bye in the end was so cute
Thank you for sharing!
I think it’s a great school for Wolfe ❤👍
What a cool little school. 🙂
I went to an international school in Tokyo for grades 4-9 after going to a Japanese school for grades k-2.
The black hoodie guy is 10/10 :D
What a nice experience. I think it's good that they have options. 😊
I love Maiko style
Aww Wolfy! Hope he ended up liking the school ❤
Poor wolfy. You got this little man. 😊
I like it how there is English school in Japan that really cool
SO AWESOME!!
Wolfy is so stinkin cute!
My daughter was a nightmare when she started at nursery and basicly screamed from drop off to pick up. She would sit in a corner with her back to everyone and after a month of2mornings a week she eventually realised she was there to stay so might as well suck it up. She then thoroughly loved her time there.
Do you prefer this highly organized schedule over creative free play which naturally supports children’s development without too much of adults’ intervention?
Very interesting question i never thought about. Do i want to first introduce what fun things can be done ie structured learning or let them learn how to find things on their own but take up more time hoping they find it ie encouraged creativity.
So, what's the decision on the school?
Yay I am glad that japanese have school in English that is a amazing 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😁
Such a cute school!!
Wolfie is so cute 🥰
I'm 37 years old and I WANT TO BE IN THAT SCHOOL!! 😂
I would love to teach at an international school.
Lovely school
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Really cute 😊
Oh man poor little fella, he reminds my son sooo much
Cool! 👍😁🌷
I went to St. Maur Int’l in Yokohama
Yeah ❤🥳
Do they have classes till HS or middle school?
grow up fast Wolfy❤
Naptime is probably the hardest part for the teachers like, I'd want to fall asleep with the kids too 😂
The Black man looks fun
So do they also teach Japanese at this school? I mean it seems it is all English. It would be useful to know the language of the country you live in. I dont get why these things are needed though, if the standard educational system would simply put more effort into teaching English and maybe even a third language. Here in Holland this is well implemented. Dutch and English are mandatory and if you want more there are options. Depending on what level you do in high school more might be mandatory. I think we should teach more Asian languages here though. Even if it sjust the basics so people understand how many types of writing there are and how many alphabets exists. Same goes for cyrillic. Way more important than maths (kidding of course) but for me personally WAY more interesting to be honest.
The kids will get exposure to the Japanese language outside of the school, and if the school's in Japan, Japanese is probably one of the main languages of instruction, so there isn't much to worry about.
Is this an old video?
Howold is Wolfies now? Is it a kindergarten?
the mini stareoff was so cute
The way I laughed at the staredown😂
I love this! I have my masters in early childhood education and wish that it was like this everywhere! ❤️
Looks great but expensive!
I remember when I was at school I miss it
How old is Wolfie? Is all the kids the same age?
Such a large adult to children ratio, I work wit n 4 to 5 year olds in UK with 2 adults to 15 with a much larger range of needs
1 adult to 15 children
Now he's going to school?! He's so grown up now...
If you two dressed the same it would look like the same person in different stages of life.