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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think, for close-in DC, 2000 sq ft plus a finished basement is reasonable for an upper-middle class family with 3 boys. Agree with PP that a lot has to do with well-designed spaces and flow. (Those who need 2500 sq ft + need to expose themselves to better architectural design and get acquainted with urban residential reality.)

3000 sq ft+ is really for people who either have a lot of $$$ and can afford large homes close-in, or who are willing to spend more time on commute. On the latter, I would take into consideration--as your boys get older--the fact that they will have to DRIVE if you want more space vs urban location. Do you really want your high school boys spending that much time on the road just to see friends and get to school/activities? There's a good reason why car insurance rates are highest for teenage boys--they are the most likely to get into fatal car crashes. And, when you add another teenage passenger to the car, statistics show that the rates for car accidents for teen drives increases dramatically. No, thank you. [/quote]

I like to drive and consider it an essential skill.  We insisted that our DS get his license before graduating from HS.  He does not drive as much as we did when we were his age (there's this thing called social media), but I find this fear-mongering ridiculous (and simply the urban retort to those who warn people away from urban neighborhoods because of crime, etc.).  He can decide later whether he prefers to live in areas where he will need to drive or where he can rely on public transportation.

I've read the posts from those who extol how great it is when kids can walk or take Metro to see their friends.  Having seen drunk, stoned teenagers, who presumably weren't worried about driving, stumbling around Bethesda on weekends, that's not always so great, either.  [/quote]

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