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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]It’s weird that city kids can’t handle a rural area. Seems inflexible and even unimaginative.[/b]

Before everyone slams me, I’ll say my kid is probably one of those. They want an urban school. It can be smaller than the DMV yet city is still preferred.

I lived in a rural area post-college and didn’t like it yet I’m glad I had the experience, because it made me more well rounded. [/quote]

Or, some people have strong preferences about certain things.  I grew up in a city (not in US) and can't see myself in a rural area.  I probably could handle this if I had to, but I don't.  I am fairly easygoing and flexible on many other things in life, but I need my city lights.  [/quote]

It might be that they can "handle" it, but that the amenities of a city are more fun and attractive.  I grew up in a rural area.  Because there wasn't a lot to do, kids in high school drank A LOT -- parties were just sitting around (inside or outside) drinking.  There was a lot of teen sex, a lot of girls got pregnant, and it was, frankly, mostly out of boredom.  If you weren't into 4H or something like that as a teen, there wasn't a ton of social activity besides sports and drinking.  You had to drive a fair ways to do other stuff.  I can "handle" rural areas just fine, but I can totally see why not everyone would want to spend college in one.  Some kids like it because it's near outdoor recreation (hiking, skiing, etc.) but it's fair that it's not for everyone.  [/quote]

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