well i have an 8 month old daughter and my husband and i are a young newlywed couple. we currently live in the Jacksonville area of Florida. can someone tell me a good city to raise a young child in? i perfer somewhere safe with lots of recreation in the area (ex. parks, beach ect.) i would really perfer to stay in florida. i love this state and have no intentions in leaving. but i am open to any oppinions. also i am a little conserned about hurricanes so i would perfer to stay out of south florida. also we are on a limited income and have not got a car yet so a cheap (but safe) area with publ

I think the best place to raise a baby is in a loving, caring home environment. In my experience, babies do best in a place where the parents feel comfortable, regardless of the actualities of the environment. If the parents don't feel safe themselves, they should move. That said, I think the physical places which are desirable are those closest to any type of natural unspoiled surroundings. This doesn't have to be rural America. It could be close to an underlandscaped park, an empty lot, an interesting backyard, or frequent trips to nearby wilds such as seashore, forest, desert, plains or mountains. Outdoor environments that provide healthy exploration of nature are the best places to raise a child anywhere in the country.