Brooklyn or suburbs?

[babo111]

Originally Posted by cokatie

So basically what I'm saying is that the education your children will receive will be up to you doing your due diligence on what each school district best suits your kid's needs.

This is in my opinion by far the best advice on the thread so far.

[queensgrl]

Originally Posted by cokatie

Just on a personal basis, I would pass over both Lynbrook and Melville. I would lean more towards remaining in Brooklyn just from what you have posted. The family support is something that no amount of money can buy. Secondly, depending on what part of Brooklyn you are looking at, the public parks would be a lot more fun for your kids vs hanging out in a backyard in the suburbs by themselves. The suburbs are very "play-date scheduled". City parks are forever fun.

With regard to schools - that is up to you as a parent to research. There are plenty of schools in Nassau and Suffolk that are pretty average for the amount you will be paying in taxes and some might not have the programs required for one of your children. When looking at Catholic schools (especially elementary), I think most of us are aware that more and more of them are closing each year. The ones that ARE open, again, might not have the budget for any special programs.

I have a friend with two special needs children in Bay Ridge. I can tell you that over the past 15 years she has fought tooth and nail with the Board of Education to ensure that her children's needs have been met. When it came time for high school for one of the children, she opted for Catholic. But to be fair to the public school system, the child was prepared.

So basically what I'm saying is that the education your children will receive will be up to you doing your due diligence on what each school district best suits your kid's needs. You are in a fortunate position to be able to assess what district is best for your kids and then purchase a home in that area. Whether it be the burbs or Brooklyn. Many people don't have that opportunity so kudos to you and your husband. But please don't discount what the City public school systems can offer vs. suburban systems. Best of luck to you and your family in making your decision.

I agree 100%

[Nancy2011]

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Having lived in Brooklyn for 15 years, I notice the parks out here have less dog cr@^, litter, and homeless.[/quote]

It doesn't bother me by seeing teen 11-13 yrs couples hugging, kissing each other on the street. When I look at the abortion rate in NY, I'm happy that I took my kids out of the city. Due to many reasons, a lots of families have to live in the city, but it really hard to deal with when your kids living in that environment, not only good school districts.