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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]People complain that western Fairfax is nothing but chains and big box stores.  Not e tire my true, but I’m with the Ashburn poster who says, as a parent, who cares? I’m not taking my kids to fancy places. And I’m happy to be close to target and wegman’s. [/quote]

Yes, Ashburn is great for family with kids lifestyle only. [/quote]

I don't want this to sound like I'm arguing, but given the PP's note that she doesn't take her kids to fancy places--I think places like Ashburn appeal to families who have a certain take on "kids lifestyle." I have literally nothing against the suburbs, live in one myself though different in character to Ashburn, but I would be thoroughly depressed to only have big-box stores and chain restaurants close by. I love dining out with my kid and exposing her to different foods, as well as just dining out generally. She is five and we really like our evenings out as a family, as well as the mommy-daughter brunches I take her to every other week after soccer practice.

Also, my husband and I also like having a good variety for date nights as well as evenings with friends.

Anyways, "as a parent," I care quite a bit...but others have a different type of lifestyle. Just always think its odd when folks lump "parents" into one group. We are still individuals. [/quote]

True. But at a certain point, your daughter will be spending more time on HER friends and activities, and the character of those outings will change.[/quote]

Sure! But as she moves toward more independence, it’ll be even more important for me to really enjoy my own surroundings as an adult woman. The schlepping of kids to play dates and sports happens in whatever setting you live in and obviously is a time suck—but I still like being able to pop around the corner to a great wine bar or art show with my husband, a pal, or even just myself when I can![/quote]

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