Best Cities To Raise Your Kids

By Asha Das

All parents will look forward to give the best for their kids. For those who want to select a country to spend their life with a main focus on their kid's well-being, the task is little difficult. Selecting a city that is friendly and supportive for your kid needs great research and inquiries.

You should consider best schools, accessibility to libraries and playgrounds, and availability of recreational activities. You should also consider your financial stability as well while opting for a kid friendly city. Instead of compromising for a cheap one, you can try finding one which will balance your income and expenditure. Opting for a city with low crime rate will keep you relaxed and stress free.

Most survey results for the best cities to raise kids is done based on information about education, economy, job growth, crime, amenities such as childcare centres, zoos, aquariums, museums, theatres, recreation centres and green space, air quality and ethnic diversity. Here are some of the best cities that are ranked high in most of the top
lists in raising kids.

Corona, United States

Corona, United States

Corona is placed in the top list of cities to raise your kid because of its relatively low crime rate, excellent
educational facilities and recreational options. Corona provides not only plenty of camping opportunities for kids, but also reputed education and well-being.

Iceland

Iceland

According to Global Peace Index 2012, Iceland is the most peaceful country in the world. Iceland will leave parents tension free about their children's education with world's finest schools. Most institutions are funded by the state.

Sweden

Sweden

Sweden is a beautiful and calm city with low crime rate. Sweden provides free formal education up to sixteen years. Sweden is thus considered as one of the best cities to raise kids with low levels of air, noise and water pollution.

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand is placed higher in the top list of cities to
raise kids because of its relatively low crime rate. New Zealand offers finest schools, hospitals and recreations. Education is free and compulsory between the ages of 6 and 16 in New Zealand.

Singapore

Singapore

Singapore is considered as one of the best cities to raise kids with its good private schools, low crime, and abundance of cultural amenities. According to a new survey by HSBC, Singapore is safe and supportive for raising kids.

Queensland, Australia

Queensland, Australia

Cities in Australia are considered as family and kid-friendly in many aspects. According to the Suncorp Bank Family Friendly Index, Queensland is the best Australian city to raise kids. The lifestyle and schooling in Australian cities are wonderful.

Calgary,Canada

Calgary,Canada

Calgary located in Canada is ranked to be one of the
best cities to raise kids, and a top city to live in Canada. The city has low crime rates and availability of excellent health care facilities and schools.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Monocle's Cities Index included Hong Kong in the Top-5 ‘Most Liveable Cities' in Asia. According to HSBC's Expat Explorer, Hong Kong is the No.1 city in the world for the safety of children, quality of child care and standard of education.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Various factors like safety, quality of education and low crime rate makes Amsterdam one of the best cities to
raise kids. The Expat Explorer Survey ranked Netherlands as Top-3 in the world for social integration of children.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

According to HSBC's Expat Explorer study, UAE ranks as the No.2 safest place in the world for children. Abu Dhabi offers quality childcare, social integration of children
and learning a new language.

Story first published: Friday, June 14, 2013, 20:06 [IST]
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