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[quote=Anonymous]Chicagoan here. We live in Lincoln Park and our kids (5yo and 8yo) go to our neighborhood CPS school. I love raising my kids in the city and I know that I would be miserable in the suburbs for the same reasons as you. Don’t discount how significant your happiness is in terms of being the best parent and spouse you can be to your family. Yes, CPS is a beast (as are all large, urban public school districts), but it is totally manageable. And for me, it is absolutely worth it for the benefits of living in the city (last weekend, we took the L to the Loop and explored the Harold Washington Library, followed by brunch; the weekend after next we’re going to a children’s performance at the symphony). We grocery shop European style (walking to the store to get the ingredients we need day by day). We have one car that sits idle most of the time. We don’t have a yard, but we truly consider the city’s parks our backyard. I love exploring all the different neighborhood festivals, museums and, of course, restaurants. I’m excited to raise my children to constantly engage with this amazing city. Are there downsides? Absolutely — CPS class sizes are large, higher rates of crime compared to elsewhere, having a smaller home than we would otherwise have, etc. It just really comes down to your values and priorities. Good luck with this decision![/quote]

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