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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a neighborhood with big houses on large lots. My older siblings mostly grew up in a neighborhood with smaller houses/small lots/more of a neighborhood vibe. My parents always said they felt bad we did not have that.

Now that I am a parent, living in a tight neighborhood with lots of kids, I tend to agree that’s the better set up. Especially from 4-15 they were out playing with friends in the neighborhood all the time, rode their bikes to practice and the pool and first jobs, and enjoyed freedom and independence that was great for building their confidence and ability to navigate the world. My husband and I talk often about how lucky we are that they’ve had this community to grow up in. My sisters kids are the same age, and grew up in a much fancier house in a more isolated neighborhood like the one I grew up in, and it kind of sucks for them. They need rides to do anything, can’t really independently plan anything themselves, and I think it’s a major factor contributing to their high levels of anxiety. Growing up in a lovely home on a couple acres, at first moving into our dense, older neighborhood felt like a downgrade to me but 15 years later I think it’s one of the best things we did for our kids.[/quote]

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