Comments on: The Top Five Reasons to Raise Kids in a Condo

By: Carole D.

Carole D. — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 23:38:02 +0000

I love living in a smaller city, not sure I would have love raising my children in a condo but lots do.

By: AD

AD — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 19:05:41 +0000

I like your reasons and definitely agree with them (not to mention there is less work related to yard/lawn maintenance, snow removal, costs related to upkeep, etc.)…. but, I have to admit with kids, I do like the space that a detached home provides. I have lived all over the world (with the kids) and I do enjoy having the space of a home, with a backyard where I can get away from the noise and business of the inner core. And I think the last point you made (about food and culture) is still accessible if the parent(s) makes it a point and effort to expose their children to it.

By: Yashy

Yashy — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 17:11:52 +0000

In reply to Kristi F. Absolutely agree!

By: Kristi F

Kristi F — Sun, 12 Feb 2017 16:58:03 +0000

I can see how some people want to raise their children in the country and how some want to do it in a city in a condo. Definitely great points to be considered here! Every family has to decide what’s best for them.

By: kathy downey

kathy downey — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:29:28 +0000

Wow this is definitely a lifestyle that is possible and sounds wonderful !

By: Wendy Kam Marcy

Wendy Kam Marcy — Thu, 09 Feb 2017 15:09:12 +0000

These are the same reasons why we also stayed downtown (3 years and counting now)! Except we do own a car… so we can visit all the other families who have thrown in the towel and fled to the burbs haha. The “condo generation” is still a relatively new thing in TO but in most major cities (NYC, Hong Kong, Tokyo), this IS the norm and it frustrates me sometimes when I have to defend it. My life never stopped when I had a baby. I would pop him in the stroller and run 4 errands in less than an hour. While my other friends were stuck in their McMansions too afraid to transfer their sleeping babies into car seats and they got nothing done or it took them twice as long! Not sure if we will be here forever as well, but for the time being, we are glad that the city is our playground.

By: jan

jan — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 17:41:16 +0000

Yes, as North Americans we are so caught up in the thought that we need to own a house. Certainly not so!

By: Yashy

Yashy — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:51:13 +0000

In reply to Julie. Totally agree Julie. Every family has different needs.

By: Yashy

Yashy — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:48:31 +0000

In reply to Calvin F.. Glad you like it Calvin

By: Debbie S.

Debbie S. — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 06:29:32 +0000

I think condo living would be fun for families. I have never lived in one but I like what you are saying here. I