| What are the important factors that go into | | | | the Mississippi, this is the largest city in Minnesota. |
| creating an ideal situation to bring up kids? Well, | | | | With a flourishing art scene, Minneapolis enjoys the |
| the role of the mom and dad-essentially, good | | | | presence of a community of musicians, artists, |
| parenting skills-is crucial. However, other things, | | | | writers, and actors. Its residents love the |
| such as the environment, education, and | | | | outdoors and rate sports highly. All in all, this city |
| community too play a role. | | | | with its lakes and parks is one great place to bring |
| We bring you list of the five best cities to raise | | | | up your kids. |
| your kids in: | | | | 2. San Diego, California: Blessed with a sunny |
| 5. Boston, Massachusetts: This largest city in New | | | | beachside atmosphere, this city has much more |
| England is especially known for its excellent | | | | than water sports on offer. With a high per capita |
| standards of higher education. Forbes magazine | | | | income, San Diego also offers good education |
| rated the Boston public school system, the oldest | | | | opportunities-it has a medical school and at least |
| public school system in America, as the best in | | | | three accredited law schools. And this is a city |
| the world. Music, arts, sports, and a world-class | | | | that almost knows no crime. Besides, special |
| urban environment make this a great city to raise | | | | attractions for children abound, such as San Diego |
| your kids in. | | | | Zoo, SeaWorld San Diego, and Legoland. |
| 4. Miami, Florida: Think about sun, surf, and | | | | 1. Denver, Colorado: This scenic city, situated at |
| cosmopolitan bustle and you think Miami. But | | | | the foot of the Southern Rocky mountains, is the |
| there's much more: this city has the largest school | | | | capital of Colorado. Denver is home to the |
| district in the world, an active sporting culture, and | | | | sprawling Denver Performing Arts Complex. |
| a beautiful climate year round. Your kids can | | | | Besides, the city has also spawned eight |
| nurture a love for nature through their visits to | | | | professional sports teams. Denver also has a |
| Parrot Jungle, Monkey Jungle, and Fairchild Tropical | | | | pleasant natural environment all the year round, |
| Gardens. | | | | with winter sports such as skiing in the winter. All |
| 3. Minneapolis, Minnesota: Located on the banks of | | | | this makes it the best place to bring up your kids. |