It takes a village to raise my children. Lewiston. (Boise: sales, high school)

[Upthewazzu]

I can't imagine a single reason why someone would uproot their family and move across the country to...Lewiston, ID.

[Keim]

Originally Posted by Upthewazzu

I can't imagine a single reason why someone would uproot their family and move across the country to...Lewiston, ID.

Low cost of living
Fantastic outdoor opportunities
Warmest winters in the state

[CAHntr]

Originally Posted by Upthewazzu

I can't imagine a single reason why someone would uproot their family and move across the country to...Lewiston, ID.

Now that's funny.

[CommonRookie]

I hope the ignorance expressed by some of these responses isn't indicative of the people in Idaho. No, I don't expect other people to raise my children. However, there is no avoiding the influences of a community on one's family. No doubt the people of whatever town we choose to call home will play a crucial if not an unconscious roll in shaping my children.

Hopefully my trip out there will reveal more helpful insight than the peanut gallery who showed up to slam my post.

To the few who offered reasonable comments, thanks. Hopefully your a better representative of the local culture.

[CommonRookie]

Originally Posted by Upthewazzu

I can't imagine a single reason why someone would uproot their family and move across the country to...Lewiston, ID.

So where would you live? Would you do it for Pullman? Perhaps you've never had to move for a job opportunity. Pullman is in our list but the commute seems tough. Are there many folks commuting from Pullman for work? Moscow seems a bit faster with similar amenities.

[CommonRookie]

Originally Posted by Keim

Low cost of living
Fantastic outdoor opportunities
Warmest winters in the state

I see you chose Moscow. I've certainly seen that trend. We'll be making the drive up to test the commute during our visit. The Palouse region looks beautiful online. I hear the summers are awesome too.

[CommonRookie]

Originally Posted by Keim

You'll love Lewiston. Your wife will love Moscow. Genessee is half way in-between and has some of the best schools in the state.

Genessee is definitely of interest. Do you know anything about the school system and why is ranks so highly? I've found virtually nothing about the town online.

[CommonRookie]

Originally Posted by oregonwoodsmoke

Just a suggestion. If you believe the whole village has some sort of obligation to raise your children for you, maybe you would fit in better in one of the "progressive" cities in a different state. Try getting a map of election results by county and move to one of the blue dots that are sprinkled around in a few places, predominantly on the coasts.

Or, I guess you could go to Lewiston and stand outside one of the stores, or maybe a park, and ask strangers if they would like to raise your kids for you. Maybe they will be happy to. Maybe they will think you are responsible for your own children and your children's behavior. Never know until you do a survey.

so there is a widely known phrase 'it takes a village to raise a child.' It referrs to the impact and necessity of a community whilst raising children. Neighbors, friends, teachers.. etc. [mod cut]

[volosong]

Originally Posted by CommonRookie

so there is a widely known phrase 'it takes a village to raise a child.' It referrs to the impact and necessity of a community whilst raising children. Neighbors, friends, teachers.. etc. I'm guessing you had none of these and perhaps the phrase probably hasn't traveled to the depths of your damp cave where you tirelessly troll this forum in the glow of a computer monitor.

"It take a village to raise a child" is a phrase originally from Africa, but has become associated with a certain political philosophy, one that is contrary to the majority of Idaho residents. Even if it holds elements of truth, its colloquial meaning infers outside governmental influence on local politics; and in an area with strong libertarian leanings. The only thing you did "wrong" is use a phrase that a lot of people detest.

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[Keim]

Originally Posted by CommonRookie

I see you chose Moscow. I've certainly seen that trend. We'll be making the drive up to test the commute during our visit. The Palouse region looks beautiful online. I hear the summers are awesome too.

Spring and summer are awesome. Fall and winter can be a bit dreary. I like it.