#9 Spanking Children
Parents generally use spanking to punish their children and set them straight. The Swedish Government were the first to ban spanking in 1979, as it was too violent and there are less violent ways of punishing children. Since then 45 other countries followed Sweden's policy to ban spanking, but America didn't. Spanking and corporal punishment is allowed in around 19 states in America.
#8 Tobacco Products
In 2010 the harvesting, cultivation, production and sale of all tobacco products was completely banned in Bhutan, whereas in other some countries tobacco products are only shown when the customer requests for it. The idea behind this was that people would avoid using tobacco product if they cannot see the product. In America consumption of tobacco products is legal and it is not difficult to find a place where you can buy tobacco products
#7 Plastic Bags
In 2002 Bangladesh was the first country to ban the use of plastic bags and within a short period of time many other countries also banned the use of plastic bags. Plastic bags were banned as it was difficult to dispose and recycle them, they are a huge threat to the marine life and plastic bags damage our environment. Even some cities and some states of California have banned the use of plastic bags but still you can get a plastic bag in America.
#6 Chewing Gum
Singapore was the first country to ban the import and sale of chewing gums in 1992 although the consumption of chewing gums wasn't banned. you can buy chewing gum's from a doctor with proper prescription and there is a 500$ fine for spitting gums on the streets. You can get a chewing gum in America but be a good citizen and don't spit it on the street.
#5 Mullet Hairstyle
Mullets, a hairstyle for men that has long hair in the back and short at the front and sides. Iran's Ministry of Culture banned mullets hairstyle in 2010 along with some other hairstyles such as spikes and ponytails.The Ministry didn't want Iranian youth to follow western fashion culture. The Ministry also thought these hairstyles were immodest, Whereas in America you have the freedom to maintain any hairstyle you want.
#4 Incandescent Bulbs
In 2005 Cuba was the first country to ban the use, import and sale of incandescent bulbs in favor of CFCLs followed by Argentina in 2010 and in 2012 European Union countries banned the use of these bulbs. CFCLs use almost 75% less energy and last 7 years longer than incandescent bulbs.
#3 Baby Walkers
The Canadian Government thought that the use of baby walkers could be dangerous for the babies and they may also delay their motor and mental development, so the Government banned baby walkers in 2004. The Government has strict lawsuits against the citizen caught possessing or selling a baby walker.
#2 Ketchup To School
In 2011 the French banned ketchup in school cafeterias in order to preserve the French cuisine flavor. Whereas the Americans cannot start a meal without ketchup, from fries to burgers the Americans use ketchup in almost every meal.
#1 Baby Names
Denmark, New Zealand, Sweden and have prepared a list of around 7000 appropriate names to name your new born. If you were to name your baby something other than the names in the list you have to consult the church and get an approval. Isn't that odd? Whereas in America you can name you baby whatever you wish.
