A young mother currently in the Philippines has a few places she’s considering raising her kids in. She is thinking of the city, the suburbs, and the island. Each choice has pros and cons. Suburbs are calm and safe, but lack diversity. The city is eventful and has a lot to do, but is expensive. The island life is natural and simple, but also distant from some necessities, such as a good education. She has not fully decided where she’ll go, but has realized the most important factor is forging lasting friendships.

Key Takeaways:

• The suburbs are often safer and more quiet than urban areas, appealing, as one blogger put it, to her introverted side.
• Depending in the urban region you choose, it’s possible to find potential friends from every corner of the globe.
• Urban cities often have a dynamic energy as well as access to culture and public transportation. Expense, however, is often an issue.

“We’re in Los Angeles now visiting my family, and while I was walking my parents’ dog in their suburban neighborhood, I started thinking about where I want to raise my kids after we leave the Philippines.”

Read more: https://www.hellobee.com/2019/05/20/raising-kids-in-the-city-vs-suburb-vs-island/