I noticed too when in Germany how MUCH they do value the children, and the disabled and the sick. Germany is really a decent place today--and Americans are silly when they imagine old war movies when they think of it now.
It's almost as if the children and grandchildren of the WWII generation are trying to make up for the sins of their ancestors, by really trying to be extra kind today.
I really hope America can become more closely allied with Germany--as our societies have a lot to offer each other.
If only Germany can get out of its socialist rut...and also start having kids again!
One of my German friends explained the mild winters this way: They were an effect of the "great evil from Hitler". We then had an interesting debate on armpit hair... I won! LOL!