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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We currently live in a neighborhood with large lots and children are mostly older. The neighborhood consists of wealthy families and kids attend various private schools. We have the opportunity to move to a neighborhood with a street full of kids, walkable to a playground, restaurants and library.

I am really torn because I have one kid who will likely go out ALL the time. Currently, all play dates have to be organized by parents. My three kids all have many activities and sports. They all have friends, just not neighborhood friends.[/quote]

Oh please. You’ve always had the opportunity to live in a neighborhood full of kids with walkable amenities.  You chose an isolated neighborhood.   Some people like to be isolated and go from front door to car without ever seeing another person.  Others thrive with having people around them and the ability to get up and walk everywhere.

What is the upside to children living on a street where you never see another person?[/quote]

OP here. We moved to this giant house because I had ailing parents. We wanted enough space that they could visit us comfortably. For a few years, this worked well. DH also likes cars and wanted an upgrade from our previous 2 car garage.

I did want a walkable area. Walkable areas don’t also have 3+ car garages and 6+ bedrooms. We are a five minute drive to stores so not exactly in a rural area. Every house has kids. They just are either grown or teenagers. There are some kids but they attend various private schools.

I feel like I host a lot of play dates because I have to invite the kids over. The kids come when invited but it has to be planned in advance.

DH seems to think there is nothing wrong with having a schedule where kids play sports and have occasional play dates. He grew up in a roaming neighborhood where they would ride bikes and play video games.[/quote]

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