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Originally Posted by Battlebasset
Love the idea of Middleton, but the feedback I've received from our kids, and that has been relayed to me by others I know that have kids, is "not interested".
Their reasons vary, but mostly it's just "not where I want to be" or "not where I want to raise my kids".
Those are more emotional responses, but I would also ask:
1. Where will everyone shop? - Other than Magnolia Plaza, it's a long way to the stores on 441. Working parents aren't going to be too interested in that.
2. Charter School system eligibility - One of the biggest draws, but young people change jobs with some frequency. If I start out with an eligible job, but that changes in a couple of years, what happens? Do I have to pull my kids out of school? Will I have to sell my house and leave?
I don't think it helps that there is a prison just a mile away either. Certainly not a benefit, unless you want to be close by to visit someone there  |
Which is why we say this place isn't for everyone. There are those that recognize the value and those that do not. Not sure why it's important that your kids don't want to be here, it is their choice.
It will take a couple years but you may be surprised on the shopping opportunities that will be available. You will have access to the closest Costco location for one. The marketing groups of businesses make the decision on where to locate and density will help that. When TV started everyone drove to Ocala to shop, as population and demographics changed business's moved in. Not a Developer issue, they are making the facilities available including a couple in Middleton but it will be up to the business's to determine if it is for them.
There is no rule that says your kids must go to the Charter School. If they choose to attend it is a family commitment. There are rules for attendance which are available online.
I find it interesting that people with less than a couple hundred posts have the "sky is falling" attitude so early in their opinions.