Cultural Differences as noted by David (11), Andrew (9), and Johnny (6)

This photo was taken in March, on the first day of school. 

(School begins in March and ends in December in the Southern Hemisphere.) 

Many things have happened in the months since then and the boys wanted to share some of their insights regarding cultural differences. 

It's (mostly) unedited and will give you an interesting glimpse into their daily lives and their, eh-hem, unique personalities.

We sing the national anthem every day while we raise and lower the flag. I know the Argentine one better than the USA one. ~David

When we change clothes in the locker room at the swimming place we go to once a week, the boys like to dance naked. ~Andrew

We do a lot of rough play during school. It's fun. ~Johnny

I've noticed that everyone picks their noses in front of everyone. And then they eat whatever they find. ~David
[Note from Krista: Just an FYI, this is not acceptable behavior in our house - nor in public.  I get all gaggy crazy when they talk about it.]

They sell candy and soda in the school kiosko and everyone in my class has at least one silver tooth. On Thursdays I get a pebete [ham and cheese on a bun with mayo] heated up and it's SO good. ~Andrew

We do a lot of singing at school. I know a lot of songs. Do you want me to sing one for you? ~Johnny

All the boys in my class, except me, have novias [girlfriends] and it's difficult not to get distracted by all the drama. I don't get it. ~David

We all wear cologne. Including me. ~Andrew

The toilets don't have seats. I try to go at home. ~Johnny

When my teacher demands something, many of my friends say "No" and do not do what she asks. They do not get any consequences. ~David

Sometimes the kids get a second chance if they got a no sati  [an "F"] on a test. ~Andrew

We play soccer a lot and one of the boys in my class punches people in the face and kicks people in the privates. ~Johnny

My friends eat dinner at 10:00 at night and go to sleep at around 1:00 in the morning. ~David

My friends get to play video games whenever they want. I only get to on Saturdays for 1 hour. ~Andrew

I have a hard time remembering my friends' names so I number them based on who's my favorite. Here are some of their names: Lisandro (he's my #1), Israel, Luciano, Juan Ignacio (there are 2), Facundo, Ezequiel, Julieta, Martina (there are 3), Sofia, Susana, and a Johnny. ~Johnny

We have school at home in the mornings since we go to Niños Argentinos in the afternoons.  At home, we are studying math and reading in English. We do fun projects together. ~David

It's a bummer if one of the extra teachers doesn't come, like for Art, Music, or English. Because we don't get a sub and then we have to do Ciencias Naturales o Lengua. I'd way rather do Music than Lengua! ~Andrew

I'm getting homework now. I had to draw 3 things that began with the letter that my name starts with. I drew a jirafa [giraffe], Jesús, y una jaula [birdcage]. ~Johnny

My friend, Facundo, and I usually finish our math assignments early and then we just sit and talk about whatever.  Sometimes for the entire hour.  Or we throw paper balls at our other friends. ~David

We share our food, drinks, and candy with everybody. We don't care about germs. A couple times, my friend gave me a whole pack of Oreos! ~Andrew

We get to do a lot of actos [plays] because there are a lot of holidays. And we have a lot of swimming which is really fun. And in soccer, my team, like one time, won 29 - 3. They say that I am worth 2 people and when I get to pick the teams I put an extra person on the other team. ~Johnny

That's all folks. 

Or at least all I'd allow.