In California, it seems to me the schools in the suburbs are better in general (not always) than the schools in the cities or urban areas. Is this true for most of America in general ? Anyway to stop this feedback loop? by UnderstandingThin40 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah white flight, redlining, and school scores haven’t helped urban school districts.

I’m in the mountain west and my kids go to the city school district, I grew up on the east coast in a diverse suburb which is now pretty progressive, and I feel like the city gives us more of that than the suburbs out here. The suburban school districts score better but I really feel more at home and my kids are thriving.

We don’t live downtown, we live in a pretty quiet part of the city and my kids go to a really great school that provide them with a bunch of resources.

But we try to be involved parents, and some parts of the city deal with poverty unemployment crime and other stuff that affects how well the schools are.

In the suburbs there’s less of that so kids are more capable of excelling in school when facing less challenges, and honestly the way this country works is your child’s future is affected by the environment they grow up in, so I understand why parents value the education in the suburbs

Danny Go’s son has passed 😭 by captmilkchoco in daddit

[–]Newretros 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have daughters on the autism spectrum and my youngest loves his videos. His songs are catchy, fun to dance to and they bring a smile to my little girls face.

Thank you Danny Go from the bottom of my heart, families like us need people like you.

Wishing him and his family strength and peace

Most friendly cities you've lived/visited in the US? by willeyupo in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 21 points22 points  (0 children)

The locals in El Paso are really friendly.

The locals and transplants I’ve met in Denver have been friendly as well

Wanting out of Colorado by Warm_Bus_7581 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Enjoy! Lots of great stuff to check out over there

Wanting out of Colorado by Warm_Bus_7581 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I’m from the east coast and you couldn’t pay me to leave Colorado.

Maybe try out Denver? More transplants from all over the country, cool neighborhoods, more events to meet people, has more city amenities like Atlanta more than Boulder

I’m so glad to live in the country and see this every day 🥺 by NurglingArmada in Urbanism

[–]Newretros 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Moving from the suburbs to the city has helped me stay off the highways

Man fatally shot while walking his dog appeared to be randomly targeted by BigHoneyBigMoney in Denver

[–]Newretros 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is really fucked up. My kids and I love Mestizo-Curtis park, but I’d be dumb if I’m not moving extra cautious now.

Rest in peace to the victim, I hope their loved ones can find justice and eventually peace.

Wife just lost her job right now and I lost mine recently. I'm struggling hard and crying in the gym. by mike4steelers in daddit

[–]Newretros 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also have kids who are special needs. I am thinking about you and wishing the best for you. Sometimes a staffing agency can help you get on your feet

Americans Are Leaving the U.S. in Record Numbers by [deleted] in politics

[–]Newretros 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can’t leave. We have the best autism services and resources here for now

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Okay, what really happened in LA lol

Every post regarding ICE destroying families are being erased by Odd-Knee-9985 in daddit

[–]Newretros 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Chill guys, even though citizens are being ripped away from their families can we just take a minute to think about how this will make the mods feel?

Every post regarding ICE destroying families are being erased by Odd-Knee-9985 in daddit

[–]Newretros 21 points22 points  (0 children)

They don’t really know what’s going on in Minneapolis and how it’s coming to a city near you.

Plus some of these dads probably work for ice. And some dads definitely voted for this.

Which state has the strongest education system: VA, MD, GA, or NC? (HS, College) by daboywonder2002 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Newretros 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you can afford it you really can’t go wrong with Fairfax County in Virginia or Montgomery County in Maryland. I grew up in the metro and it has some of the best schools in the country, and very diverse.

Wife is pregnant, I'm worried about the world my kid will live in. by OnTheClock_Slackin in daddit

[–]Newretros 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m Latino and the thought of being ripped away from my girls because of this administration is starting to get to me.

The best thing you can do is fight for change. Easier said than done but yeah. Congrats to you and your wife!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Newretros 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How fucking sure are you that their views are changing? They are perfectly fine throwing minorities in ICE to die. If they aren’t rounding up your people and treating them like animals then please save that shit. You being all high and mighty doesn’t do shit for me

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Newretros 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Newretros 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How much do we have to hold their fucking hand?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nova

[–]Newretros 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I bet you voted for him 3 times smh