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[UknowsI]

I have started to think of my long term future, and I've been wondering where it would be best to raise my children (one time maybe 10 years into the future). In my personal situation I think I could work as an engineer in pretty much any country in the world, and I think it would work out financially and when it comes to VISA's as well. So therefore I ask myself, which country would I want to live and raise my children in if I can chose from any country in the world.

I'll let you make your own arguments, but I can see good reasons for children to grow up in America or Europe, but I also think they can get a unique experience by growing up as a second generation immigrant in Asia. I would like my children to be bilingual, but I would also like them to have the best opportunities when it comes to making friends and education.

I'm tilting towards having my children in Korea and moving to an English speaking country when they reach school age. Then they can most likely be fluent in both languages but wont have to go through the Korean education system. I like the UK, but the US education system also seem quite good if you're willing to support your child and have pointy elbows. I come from a non-English speaking European country, so moving back home is also tempting to secure my children's social welfare.

Please add your own opinion and try not to make it too biased based on your home country.

[Samurai Blur]

I think a combination is the best. I wish I had the same opportunity as a child to grow up around different cultures and languages. Instead, I grew up in Texas. Not a lot of rich culture in Texas.

[redaxe]

Will your kids be part-Korean?

I marked US because I grew up there, but I think Canada is comparable, and certain parts of Canada are better for raising a family than certain parts of the US.

The US has the biggest and best higher education system though, that's basically a fact. American universities can't be beat. But in middle and high school the quality of the experience and outcome depend a lot on how much the parents put into the kid's education.

But if you're from Europe, maybe your kid will have the best experience growing up in your home country. He/she will probably grow up at least bilingual, maybe trilingual or more. I gotta be honest, I sometimes wish I grew up in Western Europe rather than the U.S., because it seems a little better in terms of social welfare and overall quality of life.

[Old Gil]

I'd vote Germany, even though I fear ze Germans.

[steveinincheon]

I think some combination is probably best, but as a primary location I'd have to pick some socialist basket-case Scandinavian country. Reason being there is a high standard of living, education is good, day care is generally free (well your taxes are paying for it), and parents generally have plenty of time to spend with their children.

[fermentation]

Northern Europe seems like a great place to live. Great quality of life, safe in terms of crime and political stability, good education, and exposure to various cultures and languages. If it wasn't for the crime rate, I'd say the US is best.

[UknowsI]

[sugarkane59]

I'm from the UK. I wouldn't want to bring kids up here, so I chose Australia. Could do Canada or somewhere Scandinavian like Denmark though.

[Bloopity Bloop]

I grew up in the US and wouldn't have it any other way. I loved my childhood in California--very multicultural.

I seriously do not think I'd want to raise my kids anywhere outside of the West and East Coasts.

[redaxe]

[jvalmer]

[.38 Special]

As far as safety, cleanliness, education, and proximity to Asia (if you marry an Asian), Japan is pretty hard to beat.

Now me, personally, am an American, a hard core American -- Bible, guns, and Constitution American. Therefore so will be my children. Only one place for that.

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Korea - kids are overworked in school, mixed race kids will be treated like shiit, poor health care coverage

Canada - kids are cocky pricks, schools are inefficient and ineffective, poor health care


The best place? No idea.

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