The best places to raise a familyWhere in the world are the best places to raise a family? Anyone who has parental responsibilities will know that, regardless of where you choose to live, there are a number of issues relating to the needs of your children that must always be considered. Everyone has a personal opinion to offer on which cities in the world are the best places to raise a family or offer a higher standard of living for children, but we would like to provide you with facts and figures from reliable sources. Show Research FindingsHSBC’s research Offshore Offspring was published in 2010 and revealed the findings of their research into expatriate’s experiences of raising their children abroad. The report focused on 14 popular expatriate destinations and presented a league table that was compiled by expatriates rating their host country in terms of the health and wellbeing, childcare and integration opportunities on offer. In addition to this they also rated the relative ease with which they were able to perform the following activities:
According to the findings of HSBC’s research, Belgium is the best country for raising children, ranking first overall on the Offshore Offspring league table. This part of the world scored highly for the quality of childcare on offer and the standard of education available to the expatriate population. Of those surveyed, 50% of expatriated felt the the cost of living in Belgium was improving and 65% thought the standard of healthcare on offer was better than that in their home county. Mainland Europe scored extremely well as a suitable place for expatriate children with Spain featuring in 2nd place, France 3rd and Germany 5th. The United Kingdom, on the otherhand, appeared in last position, scoring the lowest scores for childcare and health and wellbeing. The full results were as follows:Source= HSBC Offshore Offspring 2010 Best Places to Raise a Family: Quality of LifeAccording to research carried out by Mercer Consulting <www.mercer.com> in 2011, European cities dominate the rankings as offering the best quality of life. The results are based on the following factors:
Top 25 Cities for Quality of Life 2011
*Ranking provided by Mercer Consulting (2011). City specific informationFor city specific information about what it is really like to raise a family in a given expatriate destination please see the relevant relocation guide. Each city specific guide contains comprehensive insights and advice about everything you ned to know when moving your children overseas. From educational facilities and childcare through to entertainment, safety issues and medical attention. Have a comment?Do you have a comment about this article, a further question or even a correction? If so please do let us know. We may edit your comments and cannot guarantee that all comments will be published, please be nice! Our Expat’s Manual is updated regularly so comments about the article may have already been addressed. Which location is best to raise a family?The HomeSnacks list of Best States to Raise a Family in America for 2022 is topped by Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, Nebraska, and Iowa. It was Vermont's health and safety index and Maine's clean air and water, schools, and safety that gained each one its top spot.
Where is the safest place to raise a family?The 50 safest cities to raise a family. What is the best country to have a baby in?Norway. Norway ranks as the best country to be a mother due to its wonderful health care and education systems. Mothers enjoy substantial maternity leave and childcare provisions. The country offers low cost day care and flexible schemes that allow mothers to return back to work while collecting maternity leave.
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