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Originally Posted by sdavis44
I won't bother quoting anybody here. And believe me, I know that everybody is entitled to their opinion and the right to express it. I even welcome and appreciate it...honest! But that being said, I must also say...
jane032657 is the one who really gets it and is responding to the question I posed...along with several of you others also.  I'm simply looking to get some input regarding what to expect if my son comes and lives with us for a while. That's it!
For example, comments have been made about the dangers of e-school. My son's work has been done at a fully accredited brick-and-mortar college that happens to offer e-courses as part of their curriculum. Every credit he's earned is fully transferable. That's just addressing one of the many off-topic issues that have been raised. I respect your concerns, but again...I'm simply looking for information regarding what to expect if/when my son comes along and spends a little time living in TV. |
Wow, am I so glad you responded this way. As you can see, people will make judgements or comments on things they have no idea about. The e-courses that your son is taking are a perfect example.
That being said, we have raised a son done here, who went to the Charter School, and is now out on his own. He made friends, socialized locally and otherwise did fine. We have a daughter that moved down here and met a very nice young man that she married. Granted, neither lived in The Villages, but we did live next door until recently. They both spent and continue to spend tons of time here to either visit and socialize with us our their grandparents. You and your son will be fine if you make the choice to make a permanent move.
Trust me, you will meet and hear from ALL KINDS around here, it will be what you want it to be. Now one concern you may have as a parent is that outside the buble you will find a socio-economic situation you or your son may not be familiar with. Not knowing you personally, I have no idea what type of situation you are accustomed. We had a definite culture shock once we began venturing out on a regular basis. But it's like anywhere, keep your eye and ears open and you will be fine. Feel free to PM me for specific info, I work in a school district outside The Villages and my spouse works locally also.