What can I do?

[suziecutie]

My fiance' and I have a dream of living in the villages. We plan on visiting in Oct., purchasing the beginning of next yr, and renting it out until we can permanantly reside in TV in 2 yrs.
The problem is.... I have a son who is 13 and will be 15 when we plan on moving. From all I have read, it is not permitted for him to live at TV until he is 19. Is this correct? Are there any alternatives?
Please help!!!!

[redwitch]

So far as I know, the 19 YO rule is set in stone. Send Cassie a PM. She may have some answers for you.

[handieman]

Didn't they recently open a new village over near Buffalo Ridge Plaza that is a family friendly neighborhood?? This is not to say WE aren't family friendly, it's just a rule that does make sense
You might give the sales office a call and discuss it with them.
In any event good luck and welcome
Handie :joke:

[suziecutie]

Thanks all!!! :)

I will check into these suggestions. Does anyone happen to know of another communities like the villages (is there anything that remotely compares?)that I can check into?

[handieman]

There are other very nice retirement communities, however nothing compares to The Villages. I would think at your young age you would find The Villages, with all it has to offer for active adults, the perfect place for you to live. Do be carefull of making Koolaid with the local water. This water makes one at 60 feel 30 and behave accordingly. Now be advised this is my observation but your welcome to check it out. Don't say I didn't warn you ;D
Handie :joke:

[Dayton]

The Villages has (2) family-friendly villages. The older one is off of 466 and not golf-cart accessable. The brand new one is behind the Buffalo Ridge shopping area, very near the high school (within walking distance), and is golf cart accessable.

These villages were originally to be for families that worked within The Villages; however, the homes are now available for any family (whether you work here or not).

Hope this helps.

[suziecutie]

Thank you! Thank you! ;D ;D ;D I will be checking into this!

[blueeagle65]

Be advised Suzie, that people not residing IN The Villages do not enjoy The Villages' amenities (golf, pools, recreation centers, etc.). Anyone, however, is allowed to visit the town squares and enjoy the free entertainment. The family neighborhoods noted before are NOT in The Villages just adjacent.

[graciegirl]

Thanks all!!! :)

I will check into these suggestions. Does anyone happen to know of another communities like the villages (is there anything that remotely compares?)that I can check into?


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Sorry. Nothing I have seen. Ever. Anywhere.

But Welcome! :welcome: :welcome:

[rshoffer]

Thanks all!!! :)

I will check into these suggestions. Does anyone happen to know of another communities like the villages (is there anything that remotely compares?)that I can check into?
I would guess that places referred to as adult retirement communities will have a minimum age cutoff. Plus, it might not be in a teens best interest to move them to an adult retirement community. They will not have peer relationships. I would not have wanted to live here at age 15.

[CJ]

Ditto. Can you imagine taking a girl to a prom and having to get pic's at mom and dad's house? Or inviting friends over after school to play? Very un-cool for teen's.

[graciegirl]

I agree with a recent poster who by the way is a psychiatrist. I think that your child would be happier somewhere else, for now.... and we all hope to still be here when he is launched. You will be so welcome, whenever you get here! :bigthumbsup: :welcome: :agree:

[rshoffer]

I agree with a recent poster who by the way is a psychiatrist. I think that your child would be happier somewhere else, for now.... and we all hope to still be here when he is launched. You will be so welcome, whenever you get here! :bigthumbsup: :welcome: :agree:
Graciegirl.... you blew my cover! Anyway, being a "shrink" doesn't make me an automatic expert on stuff like this. I just remember growing up with all my friends, you know, the old days where you went from kindergarten thru high school in the same neighborhood. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Teens would not be happy campers in TV.

[Cassie325]

Graciegirl.... you blew my cover! Anyway, being a "shrink" doesn't make me an automatic expert on stuff like this. I just remember growing up with all my friends, you know, the old days where you went from kindergarten thru high school in the same neighborhood. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything. Teens would not be happy campers in TV.



I would like to say that there truly are certain children...or soon to be teens...or teens....that would LOVE TV's...not most....but there are a few!!!!

Thankfully I have one....and she can visit as often as possible...not using the amenities mind you...although I do pay the fees....just gets to ride the golf cart when we do...

We all the TV's...and are glad we own here and rent close by....if she was allowed to live her....she would be the Mayor!! and she would do a great job......she is a 60 year old in an 11 yr old body!! :1rotfl:

[chuckinca]

Be advised Suzie, that people not residing IN The Villages do not enjoy The Villages' amenities (golf, pools, recreation centers, etc.). Anyone, however, is allowed to visit the town squares and enjoy the free entertainment. The family neighborhoods noted before are NOT in The Villages just adjacent.



The Championship golf courses, Polo Stadium, Savannah Center, airport shuttle, Country Club restaurants and some other amenities are open to the public but at a higher fee, except restaurants, than for Villages residents.

[ejp52]

The Villages has (2) family-friendly villages. The older one is off of 466 and not golf-cart accessable. The brand new one is behind the Buffalo Ridge shopping area, very near the high school (within walking distance), and is golf cart accessable.

These villages were originally to be for families that worked within The Villages; however, the homes are now available for any family (whether you work here or not).

Hope this helps.

Good advice.
It is after all a 55+ retirement community.
There are family pools for when family,kids and grandkids visit.
I'm sure I'll get flamed but I didn't move here to have children living next door.

[Halle]

Eddie,

We rarely agree but I'm with you on this one. So we may go down in Flames together.

:agree: :agree: :agree:

[samhass]

I'm burning with you guys.

[graciegirl]

Me too. I love kids, but here I don't want to worry about them anymore. I wouldn't want my children and grandchildren living here with just older adults.

[redwitch]

I love seeing the grandkids in the squares and the joy on the grandparents' faces when they're driving around with their grandkids. I also like knowing they're just visiting.

The other day I was weeding a yard and a little girl about 2-3 years old across the street was havng an uber tantrum. My first thought was I was so glad to not have to live in this neighborhood. My second thought was at least they know the little one will be gone soon and not there permanently.

While there are some things for kids to do here, I don't think they would enjoy it on a day-to-day, year-to-year basis. No matter what, it is a retirement community and geared to that -- places close up early (too early in my opinion), people go to bed early, the pace of life is slow, kids will be reported if going too fast or having music too loud. I can't imagine many kids be very happy living here who are over 5.

So, guess we'll all go down in flames.

[uujudy]

For me (and you'll probably think this is really strange) it's not so much the kids as it is their parents.

We were at the family pool, and the kids were just being kids, and then the parents started shouting at the kids. THAT's what really bothers me more than the kids whooping it up. Maybe I've lost the high pitched part of my hearing, but kids shouting and laughing and even having tantrums just doesn't seem to register with me... but then the parents get into the act and it's like fingernails on a blackboard to me.

Parents, please don't shout at your kids from across the pool to shut up, calm down, sit down, get out of the pool, or stop splashing.... Just walk over and quietly deal with it. Thank you very much.
Just my 2 cents.

[graciegirl]

For me (and you'll probably think this is really strange) it's not so much the kids as it is their parents.

We were at the family pool, and the kids were just being kids, and then the parents started shouting at the kids. THAT's what really bothers me more than the kids whooping it up. Maybe I've lost the high pitched part of my hearing, but kids shouting and laughing and even having tantrums just doesn't seem to register with me... but then the parents get into the act and it's like fingernails on a blackboard to me.

Parents, please don't shout at your kids from across the pool to shut up, calm down, sit down, get out of the pool, or stop splashing.... Just walk over and quietly deal with it. Thank you very much.
Just my 2 cents.


I couldn't agree more. I so like you YOU Judy You!