This life, each stage has things to do and distances that can be calculated.
This stage of environmental decision-making is half for your child
It's not about "whether to buy a school district house," but "how much of my quality of life should I sacrifice for my child's environment."
Verification Signals (count as valid if two or more are met):
· Commute > 1.5 hours
· Frequent conflicts in the family due to environmental issues
· Never evaluated the resources of the community (schools/hospitals/parks)
Definition of Environment
This stage of the environment has three layers, the harder to change the lower down:
① City——Opportunities and costs
② Community——Schools, hospitals, parks, neighbors
③ Home——Space, atmosphere, rules
Most people sacrifice ① and ② for ③, resulting in constant arguments at home. The best environment is not the one with the most resources, but the one where the whole family is not tired.
The child has a good environment
I'm not too tired
The whole family lives comfortably
Definition
Commute time · Community resource rating · Frequency of family conflicts
How to calculate
Calculate the commute; count what's within a 15-minute walk
Healthy Range
Commute ≤60 minutes · Schools/hospitals/parks are available · Conflict ≤1 time/week
Commute 2 hours for the school district —— The child sees less of his parents, not worth it
Only look at school rankings —— Atmosphere and distance are also important
Not setting rules when living with the elderly —— Conflicts in educational standards
Changing cities frequently —— High cost of rebuilding each time
Viewing the environment as a panacea —— Relationships and habits are the core
First calculate the commute: an extra hour a day is 250 hours a year
Evaluate the community: is there a school/hospital/park within a 15-minute walk
Set 3 basic rules with those living together
Don't sacrifice to "not see your child" for the school district
Remember: a family that is not tired is more important than resources