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I am glad that when I have kids that they will not be growing up in NYC because I don't want them to be ignorant and closeminded
I would be glad to raise kids in suburban Portland (where I am now) as well as most places in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and most other places
The people in these states are much more openminded and well rounded than those in NYC
I used to live in Overland Park (one of the cities on the list).
It is too crowded, pretentious, neuvo-riche, bland, and all roads are at right angles.
I would say the schools there are solid and is good for families. However, single people would be wise to move to a safe area in the urban core of KC, MO instead of a large sprawl fest of a city.
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I am glad that when I have kids that they will not be growing up in NYC because I don't want them to be ignorant and closeminded
I would be glad to raise kids in suburban Portland (where I am now) as well as most places in Texas, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and most other places
The people in these states are much more openminded and well rounded than those in NYC
How would you know? You were never a child in NYC, give me a break. You get exposed to things that kids no where else in the country are exposed to
Kids who grow up in NYC are far from close-minded. You're around people from all over the world, all different backgrounds. It's the exact opposite. You really think someone from a small town would be more open-minded? LOL, ha. That's far from the truth.
lWhat his coworkers, who had moved to Houston, told my husband was that the schools were terrible. He would have to put his kids in private school which was very expensive. Together with high housing costs, he would end up losing money, and have a lower standard of living. They said it was not worth the transfer. I know at least 2 who moved back after a few years, even quitting their jobs to do so.
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How would you know? You were never a child in NYC, give me a break. You get exposed to things that kids no where else in the country are exposed to
Kids who grow up in NYC are far from close-minded. You're around people from all over the world, all different backgrounds. It's the exact opposite. You really think someone from a small town would be more open-minded? LOL, ha. That's far from the truth.
I really think you're jealous of NYC. It's sad.
Many friends that have lived in NYC have told me that NYC is a terrible place to raise children
Maybe Westchester is good for kids but not NYC.
You should venture out to other parts of the country outside of NY before passing judgement on whether they are good places to raise kids.
Most suburbs of Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, Austin, San Antonio and many other places across America are wonderful places for kids to grow up
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