" Children started to be encouraged to think and go against authority if they didn’t agree with what they were being told – this became a priority after the German occupation of Denmark and was something Danes were very conscious of. We wanted citizens who were democratic and could have their own ideas, so self-development is a big part of learning in Denmark. "

― Helen Russell , The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country