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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What does it mean that kids are too “Virginian” a how does it differ from the dominant culture of largely suburban and UMC kids from other parts of this country?

We moved to NoVA from the Midwest when the kids were little and this is all they’ve ever known. It does feel a little bit like there is maybe a dominant shared experience here that shapes kids, but I can’t put my finger on it. What is it, exactly? I remember talking to another transplant familiar with NoVA, and I was telling them about our kids’ activities and he commented on how we are totally living the NoVA life. My kids do well in school, are social, and sports are a big part of their lives. But that is the dominant culture pretty much everywhere with college-bound kids.

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I am from the Midwest too, and we moved here when our girls were 8, 5, and 2. I think because I was raised and lived somewhere else for most of my life, I have noticed a difference too. I don't think it is the sports, because all American kids have sports and travel teams. IMO, kids (especially girls, but I may think this because I have only girls) are raised and possess a level of self-confidence and assertiveness that I didn't see as much of in the Midwest. I noticed it to the level that I could go into a Doctor's office and tell which of the female PA/nurses were raised here (I used to ask to confirm my guess).

I think the many different cultures in the area combine to make an amazing place to raise kids. I used to joke that my kids grew up on Sesame Street. We love it and are very grateful we moved here.[/quote]

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