Children in the Villages
 

Does anyone have any idea how many children live with parents, grandparent's in the Villages? Could it be more than 10,000?

No. It is against deed restrictions for children under the age of 19 to live in The Villages. There are separate Villages for families, but I think you know that. You are a very aware poster who is fair and smart.

Not really concerned with under 19. Just wonder the over 19 group.

Does this restriction apply to renters as well as owners - both long and short term?

I have heard of minor children living with grandparents on the historic side - with school bus stops at some of the gates.

This would be one of those complaint driven restrictions- and even though it is against deed restrictions, some neighbors would have a very hard time dropping a dime on neighbors who are helping family members in dire need.

This is an excellent question. Personally, I truly feel for the disabled adult children who have no choice but to live with their parents. I am concerned about the convicted felons, sex offenders and substance (both legal and illegal) abusers who return to live with mom and/or dad and commit crimes, cause disturbances and otherwise negatively impact the lives of others within The Villages.

There are always choices. ALWAYS. Not convenient or easy but we know the rules when we move here.

I wouldn't consider 19 and over children and they are perfectly legal living in The Villages.

Check the Sumter County Sheriff's web site. It will show those that are arrested.

I am not used to referring to people over 19 years of age as "children"...

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Huh???

If you have a boy or girl (your kids) over the age of 19, what do you call them?

Our children are in their 50s and I still refer to them as our children.

My kids or my boys. Children to me is childish, like your kids are under age 10...

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I doubt if we cause more trouble than some of the Seniors in the Villages. In the eleven years, we have been in the Villages I have probably met about a dozen other adults who are staying here in the Villages with their parents. And there are a very wide range of reasons for these people being at home with their parents. Always paint with a narrow brush when talking about complicated individual situations.

I still have not heard a guess on how many. And when someone ask how many children do you have How do you reply. case closed.

How would your mother have replied to your question? By definition then we are all children. TA-DA Answer to your question 120000 children live in The Villages.

We refer as our son or daughter. Since either of them in their 30s and 40s can afford a house here and a house in another state,they don't need to live with me. Your reference of children for me as one who are school age, my daughter has children, but soon to be young adults. So is you children question under 18 years old? or how many money savvy young adults live here because they can.

Your original question first asked how many children are living in TV and after some asked for clarification you only want to know about "children" over age 19. Children under 19 are not allowed to live in TV. Period. Your answer is zero.

"Children" over age 19 are considered adults and can live in TV. I am not aware of any stats on how many actually live here because I don't care. If adult children are living in The Villages I am sure their parents have a good reason for it.

I understand how to reply to a question if someone asks me how many children I have. I have two. Thanks.

By your generic use of of the word "children" it does beg further questioning. You use children and adults as synonymous. Answer How many children enlist in the Army? I would say none. You would say anyone over age 19 is still considered a child so children can enlist in the Army.

You would also say having sex with a 19 year old is having sex with a child, based on your use of "children". Case open...


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Case Closed vs Case Open reminds me of a fantastic couple. I'm with you Mr or Mrs Goofy.

I've been told I'm a 12 year old.

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mY SON OR DAUGHTER

My guess would be children or adults over the age of 19 living in TV would be less than .5%. Population is just over 118,000. This seems to be the exception and not the rule in that almost all children/adults, are self sufficient.

Some people take care of their children/adults because they may have special needs of financial problems and are trying to get their life in order.

Fortunately, compassion never goes out of style. IMHO

If they plan on living with us in TV---homeless:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Funny stuff. :1rotfl:

Our sons have come here to stay many times, and would never turn them down. Our oldest two are doctors, and have considered moving here full time, only reason they would stay with us is to find a house in TV that was the right fit for them. Ya know pool or no pool, course view, or water view. But if for some tragic turn of life I would never turn our sons away. Now our daughters sense of humor is a combination of both of us. That could be a challenge.

Please, please don't tell me you took my post #23 seriously:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

There have been quite a few posts on adult children and, as we all know, there is nothing to stop them from moving in with parents or buying a home of their own in The Villages.

We also all know that minor children cannot live here according to Deed Restrictions. How does this affect either long or short term renters? Who checks to see if renters have minor children with them?

I remember a thread of a few years ago that talked of school kids were living in The Villages on the historic side. The thread even had photos of kids beings picked up by school busses at Villages gates.

Sensible post
 

Sensible post. Agree---especially that compassion never goes out of style.

a miniscule number in a community of this size.

Yes there are children living in the villages, school age children. We live on the old side and there was a whole family living with grandparents for over two years. The Village developers put up a beautiful home right next to them and it wasn't long after that, that the family was gone. It is unfair as I believe you can rent to whoever and they can have children. They can not be throw out if they have a lease signed in good faith. So yes renters can have little children in their houses but owners are only suppose to have for 30 days. The way around this is just to say you babysit them for the day.

Children in the Villages and nearby.
 

bbbbbb Responding to above post.

We have been Tutoring children in the Elementary School in Lady Lake. There are so many children that need help in reading and math. It is incredibly rewarding to do this, to work one on one or two persons with two children and meet with them once or twice a week and to see them grow as you develop ways to help them learn. We are retired teachers, but you do not have to be a teacher. It is a great experience, it costs you nothing and you will probably see what we found, the Children and the Teachers really need your help and they are very grateful. You can make your own schedule with the teachers. It can even be fun.
Give it a try, www.Tutorsforkids.com

ADULT "children" :)

or YA YA's young adults

Nope. Children under 19 are not allowed whether renting or living in owned home. PERIOD. If reported owner of home will be fined.

They'll Always be Your "Children!"
 

And you have NEVER referred to them as "your children" or "your kids??!?"
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Thank you! That is exactly what I was getting at.
Until the day you die, they will always be your children (like it or not! :D ), no matter how old they are.

The age restriction is a deed restriction, not a lease agreement.
There is no "way around" rules or laws...................
Yep, sometimes life is unfair!

The way around this??
I really love my kids (age 24 and 21 not living at home), but I would never move young children to The Villages (retirement community!)...so they have to act like illegal aliens.

What you described (the family that violated the covenants) is probably a strong reason the developer has been buying up the old trailer homes (low enough value that people that have a tenancy to violate rules can afford) and building new more expensive homes in their place (running off the pit bull dogs, golf cart grave yards, bust outs). Good people don't want to live near bad people...

Great idea 6Bs! :clap2:

Possibly a trade could be negotiated; I bet those kids could teach some of us how to use our cell phones and tablets better.:icon_wink:

When people ask how many children, I say 'one' although he is 52. Yes, he is my child until the day I croak! Actually I guess I refer to him more as 'my son'. Just sayin.........

Saw a school bus drop off a teen aged girl at the Santo Domingo gate