[turnipmonster]

I would definitely want to raise my kids in nyc. good public schools, mostly safe, lots of culture and experiences. plenty of sports if that's what they like, plenty of outstanding private teachers if they want to take any sort of lessons, etc.

plus everyone I've met who's grown up in nyc I would say turned out remarkably well.

I grew up in raleigh, nc. it's also a great place to raise a family but like anyplace it's not as safe as you think. my high school had drive by shootings, guns, drugs, you name it. scoring an 8ball in high school was infinitely easier than getting a 6 pack of beer.

--turnipmonster