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One thing not acknowledged about the supposedly-ridiculous comparison to slavery is that slavery was not solely the domain of pre-Civil War America. I like the phrasing used in Wikipedia's "History of slavery" article:"...one human being is legally the property of another, can be bought or sold, is not allowed to escape and must work for the owner without any choice involved."In other words, legal ownership of another human being. It seems disingenuous to claim that something cannot be a form of slavery if it does not meet a certain standard of abuse.In the context of the above definition:One human being is legally the property of another: While the treatment of children is regulated, they are essentially considered the joint property of both parents and government. The only right they are considered to have is the right to life.Can be bought or sold: Giving up parental rights is a relatively simple process. On top of that, 31 states have laws allowing adoptive parents to easily assign legal custody of a child to another adult, even when moving the child across state lines. There are few to no regulations on these transactions between individuals (an example is that in some states adoptions cannot be advertised except by a licensed child-placement agency or individual). In the other 29 states, parents who are doing so are legally required to notify the state government in both the originating state and the destination if the child is crossing state borders, but there is little oversight regarding such matters.Is not allowed to escape: If the parents are not present or considered unfit, the government takes direct custody of the child, and often places the child in underfunded institutions that abuse children.Must work for the owner without any choice involved: Compulsory schooling fits this definition. It is not necessary for the "work" to be a 24/7 activity in order for a situation to fit the definition of slavery. I will note that the delayed-gratification credential model of student compensation resembles involuntary indentured servitude.As an intellectual activity, it is easily possible to compare compulsory government schooling to a context-blind definition of slavery.However, going to the trouble to do so is completely unnecessary in order to expose many of the wrongs in public education today:Children are taught virtually nothing about citizenship or the skills needed to be a responsible adult.Government-run schools teach blind obedience to authority regardless of its legitimacy. Students are taught that they are to accept anything said by a teacher or administrator, even if it is objectively untrue.In statist schools, the government is presented to children as a benevolent force, even though the reality is that corruption runs rampant in the US government today. In general, students who buy into the trust in and obedience to authority encouraged in public schools are ill prepared to handle discrepancies between that trust and the reality of the world today.Due to a complex cocktail of factors, including insufficient compensation for teachers and bureaucratic avoidance of change, many things about the school system have not changed since the 1800s.High achievers are punished severely for creativity and noncompliance. I recall receiving detention for legitimately correcting an answer that had a typographical error in a teacher's guide.Age segregation encourages Lord-of-the-Flies-esque hierarchization of social groups within student populations. Children are also encouraged through the very format of the institution to become a homogenous population - the pressure to be like everyone else is strengthened by close proximity and lack of diversification.Value hierarchization of children by social capital or intellectual capital (combined with compliance, of course) teaches children that they can be worth more or less than others on a deep, internal level. Children whose strengths do not fit well into the public schooling environment are not encouraged in any way to develop those strengths. Everything is about numbers: assignment/test scores, number of friends, numbers indicating athletic achievement.Many children develop learned helplessness, a sign of abuse, while in public schools. They are mired in the pattern of only doing activities related to the external motivation given to them via threat of punishment or later-life failure. They mistakenly believe that they cannot learn without being taught. As a volunteer teacher in community organizations, I am constantly astonished by what a miracle people think it is when they attain competency without external benchmarks and direct guidance.Especially after NCLB and other standardization-centric practices entered the schools, students are taught one of the worst evils of existence: that learning is a mostly-boring thing that must take place in a particular environment, as opposed to the wonderful, awesome thing that it actually is.I understand that in the past, compulsory schooling produced literacy rates that led to a more informed and able population, and that before that, education was the most important way for the lower classes to gain power. However, access to information has increased unfathomably with the advent of the internet. While not all students suffer equally from the above harms, and not all of those harms are universal, I truly believe that the institution as a whole is largely responsible for many of the ills of American society. Such ills are completely independent of the presence of the minority of teachers who are willing to acknowledge and cultivate individual ability in spite of such a negative environment.People who are okay with reducing their freedoms might feel differently, I guess.

My response to your question was pretty similar to all the other answers I've seen here. The way you phrased it comes across as particularly unsympathetic and possibly jealous. But a response farther down about your family dynamics made me think about it from another angle.My family was not a source of strength or support. And one weird thing, it is hard to explain. My mother was quite critical and never praised us to our faces. So to the youngest girl she praised my singing voice and that of my middle sister (but never gave praise to me). To me she praised my middle sister for being outgoing and social and athletic (but that sister never heard that praise). To the middle sister she went on about my youngest sister and me being good at art. You get the gist. It was strange and we each felt isolated and at odds with one another. My family did not pull together or help one another. We were on our own, but with plenty of pressure to look like "the perfect family." Most people outside our family believed our life as a family to be "The Brady Bunch."I had a hellacious senior year. I hadn't slept properly in about 18 months (that's a different story) and struggled every day. I didn't share this with the family but in time it came out at school (although the school nurse was pretty condescending). School notified my parents, who themselves were having a hard time, but of course they never said so. Evidently my mother spent the rest of the year (about 4 months) telling my sisters, "We have to be good/patient/kind to K. She is having a hard time." As both of my sisters were also living in hell but not telling anyone, their thought was, "I'm having a rough time too. Why doesn't anyone see me? Why does she get special treatment? Why am I alone?"My heart breaks for our family, but especially my sisters, and all the lost chances to support one another. Had we been able to pull together, so much could have been done and we might have felt loved. But we had to be stoic and keep up appearances for the neighborhood and church.Usually when one family member needs therapy it is an indication of a larger problem but the one getting treatment becomes the focus or even a diversion. My mother was able to point to me for years as the "problem child" in her perfect family and I became the scapegoat. My sisters even bought it, until years later they admitted our family was unhealthy and the root of most of their issues.In spite of the way the question was asked, I wonder if you are hurting too and reaching out for support. It might be helpful to you to explore the issue and ask yourself if you need help and should seek it. Is your sister faking? Obviously no one here can answer that. It has been pointed out that even if she has been spoilt, she still could be depressed when having to deal with the real world where a cute smile won't bring her everything she wants (or if it does she will have other, serious issues that will create a need for psychological help). If nothing else the fact that she is getting therapy indicates a family need.The negative responses you've received here are a reaction to the way you asked the question, and I think people may have expected you to be more mature (and therefore able to see the situation more distantly and provide support) than you are. I hope you can get help.

Original Question: I'm moving to Holland, what are some things I should know?Just some random thoughts and some advise, mostly about the Netherlands in general unless specifically about Holland otherwise. Of course these are simplifications. People are always individuals and cultures may differ in the different regions of the Netherlands.If you are moving to South or North Holland (you didn't specify which one), you are in the west of the Netherlands, where the people are generally more direct and straightforward than in the rest of the Netherlands. If you ask us for our opinion about something, expect an honest answer. You may not like it, but we prefer being honest and direct. Honesty is considered more respectful than anything less than brutal honesty.We tend to have an opinion about everything and will voice this opinion. You will be considered somewhat slow-minded or dishonest if you don't have an opinion about everything (except the members of the royal house, they are supposed to keep their opinion to themselves). The Dutch like to argue. This also means that we are not too interested in respect for opinions based on hierarchy instead of knowledge. We will argue about everything and believe we know about everything. The cleaner might contradict and offer their opinion to the CEO. Business decisions are based on consensus. The Dutch have an aversion to someones calling the shots based on authority. We expect valid arguments before accepting a work order.Also the people in Holland tend to curse by wishing diseases upon you, something that is quite unusual for other parts of the country. This has nothing to do with you personally, it is just the culture of the area.We very easily will start to use first names. Titles or last names are generally considered too formal and distant for daily use. Only clients often will be addressed with mrs. or mr. (insert last name), depending on the setting. I call my teamleader by his first name. I call the CEO of my company by her first name. I call my colleagues by their first name. I call my clients by their first name. I call employees of other organizations / businesses by their first name. I call my professors by their first name. I call my doctor by her first name. I call the prime minister by his first name. I call the king by his first name. If you introduce yourself with your first name in it or if I know your first name, then I will use it when talking with you or about you. Only if I don’t know your first name, I will address you with “sir” or “madam”, until I learn your first name. Than I will switch to using your first name.Like everywhere else in the Netherlands, most people in both Hollands will speak English reasonable well. You might not need to learn Dutch if you work in a tech job, since it requires probably less social interaction. If you do want to submerge yourself into Dutch society than learning Dutch is a must though. Luckily Dutch is extremely close related to English, and thus easy to learn for a native English speaker compared to other languages. The best way to do this, is to mingle with Dutch people, rather than other expats. Learn at least basics words for greeting (as done in the area you stay in), thanking and asking. If you stay longer than 2 years every Dutch person will expect you to have magically learned Dutch by then. Best language institute to learn Dutch is not in Holland but in North Brabant: Language Institute Regina CoeliThat being said: you should not expect to become friends with your colleagues easily, unless they are expats too. Dutch people have their own steady and long lasting social cirkel, and have usual no need for new friends. Contributing to this is the strong separation between work and private life, these do not mingle.The Dutch will invite only very close friends and relatives they feel close to for a home dinner. It might take a long period of strong friendship before this will happen, or it might never happen at all. If you are invited to have dinner at someone's home, it is polite to bring a bottle of wine along to thank them for the dinner and to show appreciation for the invitation. When invited for a meal in someone's home, people are expected to eat all the food on their plate. It is better to take multiple portions of food than to take too much at once and not eat all of it (which is considered wasteful or a sign that the food did not taste good).When dating a Dutch woman or man, they could just show up in their comfy clothes on their squeaking old grandma bike.Dating has no formal rules. People might have sex on the first date, or on the twentieth. Just communicate your wishes and preferences and respect the other’s wishes and boundaries.Squeaking, somewhat rusty, old bikes are a perfectly acceptable choice of transportation when going to a fancy dress up party.According to the European Health Consumer Index the Netherlands have the best overall healthcare in Europe (Euro Health Consumer Index 2017).We don’t have the creepy, garbage eating, horror machines in our sink. Those are the most terrifying machines ever and totally freak us out.Tolerance does not equal respect and understanding (my personal Dutch thoughts on the subject: Why are the Netherland’s peoples liberal and tolerant?).Dutch tolerance ends at white sport socks, graphic T-shirts, socks in sandals, moustaches without beards and baseball hats on adults.Don't expect air conditioning in a house, we think it unnecessary and a waste of energy. Also, no window screens; we don’t have malaria mosquitoes.If we find out that you own a handgun we all immediately grow suspicious that you might be a member of a violent organised crime syndicate. Normal people don’t own hand guns. Rural people may own a hunting gun without raising distrust.Dutch like to keep personal space, so do not just touch them (especially the face or head) and do not ask them private questions, unless you are very close to them already. Especially topics like religion or income are taboo to talk about, unless people are really really good friends.We complain. About everything. We are so used to a good life that we don't realise how well we are living compared to many other countries. No matter how much we travel: our own country is never good enough. Imho, this leads to a better country rather than acceptance. I consider it a positive attitude to be critical of the country we live in. It urges us to find ways to improve it.Don’t be loud in public unless there is a party going on. Certainly do not chitchat to random strangers in the supermarket or public transport. It will not be appreciated.Taxes are high but totally worth the investment in the country.Large cars like SUV’s and trucks are considered “not classy” due to the space they use on parking lots and especially for the amount of gasoline they use (pollution / not eco-friendly).You won't get (much) ice in your drinks, you won't get free refills and Starbucks is not a cool brand.We have an awesome climate; we have rain without the hurricanes and we have freezing without the snow.When entering a house: take off your outdoor clothing like your coat and any type of hat.Saying “how are you” as a greeting may or may not be answered by an honest extensive answer. The Dutch usual just say their name and “pleased to meet you” (aangenaam) when meeting someone for the first time. “Hi” is sufficient in any situation where you already introduced yourself in a previous meeting.Hierarchy does not breed respect. Neither does wealth.When going out for dinner, you will be occupied for a few hours. We like to sit and socialise during and also after dinner. We call it natafelen.Dutch generally do not like to show off their wealth and status. So, do not brag about yours to them as this will make you quite unattractive. There is a strong sense of egalitarism in the Netherlands. Also, if you display wealth (or a SUV), people will think you are narcissistic or have a small cock.Marriage is an option, not an expectation or a goal.Words that cause a strong social reaction in English like “Fuck”, don't have that same effect in the Netherlands. Possibly because when using foreign curse words they loose their original strength.Don't freak out if a Dutch person tells you that you look fat in your new dress, or that your new haircut does not flatter you. It is meant as constructive, friendly feedback, not as an attack or meanness.If you visit a public sauna with your family / friends (or on your own), be aware that these are mixed gender and full nude, as wearing bathing suits in the sauna is not allowed outside special hours. If you visit a men-only sauna be aware that sexuality is not a taboo in men-only saunas, in contrast to regular public saunas.We don’t do bear hugs.If you find a lost dog, an injured hedgehog or hit a goose with your car: call the local animal ambulance. Set the number in your phone for emergencies. It’s free.Enjoying lunch or dinner with a (male or female) friend will very often end up in Going Dutch (splitting the bill). When invited to a lunch or dinner, the Dutch will make it clear that you are their guest and that they intend to pay the bill, otherwise expect to "Go Dutch" and pay your fair share. No one will be embarrassed at splitting the bill. In the Netherlands, men and women are equal, which means that women enjoy the same privileges as men. When one invites someone, or if one is invited, it is only in corporate situations that the one who gave the invitation is expected to pay for dinner. Otherwise bills will be split up, usually even when people are on a date. It is a way of showing that one is independent and self-reliant, which is highly valued in Dutch society and insisting to pay the bill for the other party might be considered slightly offensive by the other party. Friends or couples that dine out on a regular basis may take turns paying the bill.Politics are only not discussed with clients; in all other social situations: go for it.Pupils and students are expected to form, substantiate and voice their own opinions. Blindly following the teacher is considered undesirable. Critical thinking is encouraged.You don’t have to tip in restaurants, bars, etc if you don’t feel like it. People like waiters, taxi drivers, cleaning staff etc get paid a basic salary, they don’t live of tips. But ofcourse it is appreciated if you do tip. Just don’t expect a better service because of the tipping. Dutch waiters are not in a hurry to serve, get used to that. Don’t ever ever snap your fingers to get a waiters attention: they are humans, not dogs.Homeless people are not avoided, you can always just chat with them. They do appreciate a tip when watching over the parking lot.If you have children: invest in swimming lessons. Sooner or later they are going to jump or fall into a ditch.Don’t take or spread pictures of prostitutes. It is extremely disrespectful.If someone invites you over for coffee, don't expect food or more than one cookie.We seldom use words like “amazing”, “awesome” or “great”. Instead we say “that is not bad” when we mean that something is good.Try some Dutch liqorice: it is not bad but an acquired taste. I can recommend Heksenhyl Heksendrop.Also: try Tony Chocoloney; the only garanteed slave free chocolate available in the Netherlands. They have interesting flavours too.Don't say “yes “, if you mean “maybe” or “no” and vice versa. Especially not when doing business. Just say what you want, can or can't do and don't make false promises.The CEO of a company is expected to get their own coffee.Euthanasia, abortion, atheism and same sex marriage are not controversial subjects or a topic of discussion. Except the current discussion to extend the euthanasia criteria to allow for elderly without illness and children between 1–12yrs to have euthanasia as well and to make the practice more accessible for psychiatric patients.Always introduce yourself by shaking hands to both men and women. When greeting women, don’t kiss them on the cheeks unless they make the first move. It will be considered intrusive otherwise. Greeting by cheeks kissing is usual reserved for very close friends and close family members and is only done between women and between women and men. Never between men.If you take a cab, you sit next to the driver, not in the back of the car.Avoid the Anne Frank Museum. It is a tourist trap. Go visit the Hermitage, the Rijksmuseum or the Boymans van Beuningen instead.Separate your garbage for recycling. This is not a joke. Just do it. You will be socially ostracized if you don’t.If you have children: sex ed starts in kindergarten by talking about cuddling, loving relationships, different family types, personal space and boundaries. It builds up every year after that.You will have to find yourself a general practitioner, since these family doctors are the gateway to all other healthcare options. You can not just show up at the ER. Also, you are obligated to pay your health insurance.The Dutch take their insurance seriously, these are often not optional. For example healthcare, cars, etc.The national sport is football. We suck at it lately (the men, not the women). If you want to integrate in Dutch society, it will help to join a local Dutch football club. Other popular sports are field hockey, korfball (mixed gender in the Northern half, women-only in the Southern half), horseback riding, gymnastics, tennis, martial arts, athletics, running, ice skating, volleyball, tennis, mountain biking, fitness, yoga, golf and darts.Don’t become psychotic or have anxiety attacks by using Dutch cannabis that you're not used to. It is a major annoyance. Just because the selling of cannabis in coffeeshops is decriminalized does not mean you are allowed to use outside of the coffeeshop or to use in a public place. In addition, using cannabis or other drugs is looked down upon by the Dutch. Cannabis is generally considered a loser drugs, that is only popular in lower social class circles, some (non ambitious) students and tourists. Cannabis use is frowned upon by general Dutch.Experience all kind of cheeses. Don't be deterred by the smell.Don’t light cigarettes or joints in the company of others without asking if they are okay with it. It will be considered rude and since Dutch people are quite straight forward, they will let you know. Smoking in the company or sight of children can be frowned upon.Nudity does not equal sexuality in the Netherlands. You will see it on tv without sexual connotation. You will see it in the public sauna. Bare breasted women are not socially accepted on the streets though. Men will not be fined for having a bare chest in public. I know, it is a crazy double standard.Women are very much underrepresented in leading positions and in the workforce in general. Many women only work part time and have limited career opportunities because of this. Maternity leave and children day care availability is not at the Nordic level.Don’t cover your face when you interact with people: lower your scarf in winter, take off your sun glasses in summer when you talk to some one. Otherwise it will cause distrust and annoyance.Buy a second hand bicycle. Within towns and cities it is the fastest, cheapest and healthiest way to get around (and invest in a chain lock, don’t ever leave the bike unattached when parked).People are quite tall. I believe on average a bit taller than in the US. Men are on average something like 1.85m and women 1.70m. If you are a tall person, you will have the advantage of fitting clothes, furniture and doorposts in the Netherlands. If you are a short person, the band on the stage during concerts and the top of the shelve in the supermarket will be out of your line of sight.The vast majority of us Dutchies don’t wear wooden shoes, don’t smoke cannabis and never bought a prostitutes' services.Sinterklaas and Santa Claus are not only two different characters, but also two different holidays. Don’t mix them together or confuse them, or the Dutch will think you ignorant.Knowledge of foreign language is a tool, not an accomplishment. If we don’t speak the language perfectly, we use it anyway. You will be introduced to Dunglish during your stay.Make sure the lights on your bicycle function well, it is just not worth the fine or the risk. All other defects on your bike are allowed.Don’t walk on the bicycle paths (the red ones usually). Seriously. You will be killed. And publicly blamed for your own death. People will yell at you as if you were standing in the middle of the high way. Also don’t ride a bicycle without knowing some basic laws regarding cyclists and without knowing when to break them.Nope, kids don’t wear helmets while riding their bicycles either. To the Dutch this would feel as if wearing a helmet while walking. Also, no school bus, kids cycle themselves to school.If you drive a car and you hit a bicyclist or a pedestrian, you will be hold responsible. No matter who's fault it actually was. That is also where you will need your insurance.The Netherlands is a small country. Luckily we have the Schengen Agreement. It's the best agreement ever: make use of it!No matter what the Dutch tell you: it is okay to not like raw herring.The police is usually nice and helpful, if you are nice and respectful to them. They don’t take bribes, and are less nice to you if you offer one.Don’t let the huge amount of commercials fool you: nobody in the Netherlands thinks that Heineken is the best Dutch beer.Umbrellas are quite useless when riding a bicycle.If you visit a prostitute and you have a wrong feeling about her situation or even notice signs that she is not voluntarily doing her work, you are obligated to notify the police for further investigation on human trafficking / slavery. Signs like seemingly not enjoying her work, appearing to sleep / live where she works, very long working hours, underaged, etc are to be reported. You are also obligated to check the prostitute’s age if you are buying their services, since it is your own responsibility to not have sex with minors.Dutch people are not used to traveling long distance besides holiday traveling. A distance you’ll find reasonable short, might be considered long by the Dutch.Every 10 km there is a new dialect, most people speak colloquial Dutch as well but often with an accent.Something build in the 1800’s is not considered particular old. My sister lives in a house build in 1707 for example, which doesn't stand out in her village.If you have an appointment or are expected to be somewhere: be on time. Not too early, certainly not too late. If you can’t make it on time, than send notice as soon as possible.Many Dutch like the Dutch royals as long as they play their fairy tale part, but we don’t take them all that serious. They are also often the butt of a joke. Even though the king (or queen) is considered the head of state, the royals don't exercise any real power actually. The monarch can't act against the government decisions, for that would be the end of his reign. He can’t voice any personal opinion either, since he is suppose to be political neutral and the prime minister is responsible for everything that the king says. The royals are merely considered visual representatives of our country.People in both Hollands pronounce the “G” as if they are choking, gargling and attempting to damage your eardrums at the same time: it gets way better when you go to the south of the Netherlands.When you are sick and tired of the long, grey, chilly, dreary, rainy, clouded, gloomy days, just know: summer is always coming. It may be short and unpredictable, but the Netherlands is lovely once the sun shines.Avoid Dutch birthday parties at all costs. They are a living hell and do not include dancing music.Curtains are for decoration or to keep the light / heat / cold out. Curtains are not meant to shut other people's view out. They might not be closed that often.Fathers are not expected to start working part time when they have children, women are expected to. Fathers seriously limit their career perspectives when working less hours after they become a parent, the same for women.Don’t be surprised that Dutch parents will allow their teen children to have sleepovers with their boyfriends/girlfriends. It is common practice.Religion is considered either dangerous, placing one outside of general society or somewhat made fun of. Either way, showing religiousness in public is not appreciated. Spiritual and theistic beliefs or religious customs are expected to be kept private. From a December 2014 survey by the VU University Amsterdam it was concluded that there are more atheists (25%) than theists (17%) in the Netherlands. The majority of the population being agnostic (31%) or ietsistic (27%).Try Dutch peanut butter and chocolate sprinkles on your Dutch bread sandwich (either combined or separate). Even considering to put peanut butter and jelly together on a sandwich makes the average Dutch want to puke though.We love Canadians. We remember well what they did for us in the 1940’s. Because of the Cold War, we don’t realize as much that the Russians mostly defeated the Germans. We also tend to forget that there were some British, Polish, French and Americans who liberated some parts of our country.Try the traditional Dutch street food sometime: What is your country's most popular street food?We have no real nature, only small man-made “nature” parks.On your own birthday you are expected to provide the cake for your colleagues or at home for your birthday guests and organize your own party.The people begging in the tourist areas are not Dutch homeless, but people who travel to the Netherlands from Eastern Europe for a period of time with the specific objective to make money by begging. They might exploit children for this line of work as well. Don’t fall for it.My personal favourite Dutch drinks and food: Zuidam Korenwijn, kriek beer and La Trappe, and: paarden-zuurvlees, hangop with gooseberries and baked blood sausage with slices of apple. You might want to try it sometime.If you like Dutch beer: What is the best beer in the Netherlands?, but I suggest you go for the Belgian beers.When eating in company: don’t start eating before everyone has their food on the plate before them, and keep your fork in your left hand and knife in your right hand at all times. Only bread you can eat with your hands. Napkins go on your lap. When having your half hour lunch break at work this doesn't matter all that much.Holland is the most touristic area of the Netherlands. They have the three largest cities, and a lot of musea. Other cities have nice musea as well. Ask at the local tourist office (VVV) for information and city walks. Do not forget to visit the other provinces of the Netherlands. It has beautiful cities such as Maastricht, Den Bosch, Deventer, Goes, Nijmegen, Groningen, Leiden, Middelburg, Haarlem. Picturesque villages like Appingedam, Valkenburg aan de Geul, Hattem, Bronkhorst, Thorn, De Rijp, Naarden-Vesting, Giethoorn, Elburg, Orvelte, Wijk bij Duurstede, Doesburg, Heusden, Hoorn, Sneek, Zutphen and Veere.Other things to see and do on your weekend or day off:The Delta works (Oosterschelde, Rotterdam, Afsluitdijk, Lauwersmeer)De Veluwe -Veluwezoom and Hoge Veluwe- (Rheden, Otterlo)Rijksmuseum (Amsterdam)De Groote Peel (Ospel)Het Loo Palace (Apeldoorn)Loonse and Drunense Dunes (Drunen)Netherlands Open Air Museum (Arnhem) (especially interesting when you want to know how our ancestors lived the last 200 years or so).Efteling (Kaatsheuvel)Muiden Castle (Muiden)Naturalis, Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Corpus, Rijksmuseum Boerhave, Museum Volkenkunde (Leiden)Castle de Haar (Haarzuilens)Wisents / European bison (Kraansvlak Nationaal Park Zuid Kennemerland), Veluwe (Kootwijk) or Maashorst (Uden)Hunebedden (Assen, Emmen, Borger)Hermitage (Amsterdam)De Maasduinen (Bergen)Glow (Eindhoven)Begijnhoven (Amsterdam, Thorn, Utrecht, Breda, Delft, Haarlem)Apenheul (Apeldoorn)Pieterpad (multi-day hike trail)Castle gardens (Arcen)Royal Burgers' Zoo (Arnhem)Faral horses (Oostvaardersplassen, Weerterbos (Nederweert), Delleboersterheide (Oldeberkoop), Schiermonnikoog, Herperduin (Oss), Natuurgebied Keent (Ravenstein), De Maurik (Grave - Mill), Maashorst (Uden), Botlekbos etc)De Biesbosch (Drimmelen)Escher Museum (Den Haag)De Meinweg (in August when the heath blooms, Herkenbosch)Catherine’s Convent (Utrecht)Keukenhof (Lisse) (Tulips)Vesting Bourtange (Bourtange)Dutch Design Week (Eindhoven)Tropical sea life (Bonaire, Caribbean) when you have your 5 weeks of vacation.If you are still here next February: go to the south of the Netherlands to experience the Carnaval (for example in Den Bosch, Maastricht)