tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post4392736416765493177..comments2023-10-30T10:21:52.922-04:00Comments on Ellia C. Naturals: Decisions, Decisions....What do you think?Ellia C. Naturalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10500506419040871589noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post-29303344781665147162009-07-18T00:38:53.442-04:002009-07-18T00:38:53.442-04:00Totally say go for the better school district. It...Totally say go for the better school district. It's going to be a major part of your (and your little one's) life for the next few years and you wouldn't want his education to suffer. Just my opinion! Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday. Hope to see you again soon:)Dumb Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912124222427415284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post-25837557160067862102009-07-17T13:27:02.690-04:002009-07-17T13:27:02.690-04:00I always vote for the better school district. Tha...I always vote for the better school district. Thanks so much for the comment love today.Brigetta Schwaigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15160073455357316887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post-24669246198640916972009-07-17T10:31:03.441-04:002009-07-17T10:31:03.441-04:00Wow, that's a tough one. I think I'd go wi...Wow, that's a tough one. I think I'd go with #1 because of the yard and the family community.<br />I've always felt school is what you make of it - teachers are just as motivated by motivated students as vice versa - so if yours are keen they will do well regardless of where they are. One thing you didn't mention was a nearby decent library, for me that would be a big pro. The extra $250 monthly that you would save over the other place's rent could go towards extracurricular activities to add a little to their educational experience ('field trips' to museums, plays, art galleries, etc, or after-school programs/camps, or private lessons in music/dance/sport?)<br /><br />I think (unfortunately) kids come across bullies and fools no matter where they live... I don't think there's a child out there who hasn't been teased or felt excluded at one time or another, for one reason or another. Hopefully they will get strength from you and their own confidence to rise above. The benefit of a community with lots of kids is that they will find their niche among those kids and make good friends - it's harder when there aren't any neighbourhood kids at all to hang out with.<br /><br />Good luck choosing!Emily Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502193048317452144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post-84811663105404425892009-07-17T09:42:30.178-04:002009-07-17T09:42:30.178-04:00I would always opt for the better school district....I would always opt for the better school district. I have lived in the same little area since Alyssa was 16 because the SCHOOLS ARE FANTASTIC. It is something I can give her that will affect the rest of her life. Where I live was completely based on school district FIRST. If you have 4 kids, it is ok that no other kids are in the neighborhood. They have each other and you. Plus, without a big yard, it will "force" you (not that you need forcing) to do more things with them which is a WONDERFUL thing. It may not always seem like that now when you are about to pull out your hair, but when you are looking back like me, you won't have any regrets and you will be so thankful you spent all that time with them. If those are you only two choices, I would choose the better school hands down. By the way, the multi-racial thing becomes less and less as each day goes by, so don't worry so much about it. Kids are meaner to redheaded kids more than any one else...I survived ok :o)The Redhead Riterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146525055317050737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2687043764633230574.post-14025695070805708122009-07-17T09:28:07.753-04:002009-07-17T09:28:07.753-04:00Hi Jenn, Im not sure exactly what town you are loo...Hi Jenn, Im not sure exactly what town you are looking at, but I would go for #2. since the oldest is 5, the kids cant really go out unsupervised so it might just be the same for you to go to a nearby park. My feeling (and it's only mine) is that you need to feel comforatble in your home, esp with 3 young kids-you'll be there more than in the backyard. As a bonus-alot less grass to cut :)Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06686263917486972884noreply@blogger.com