[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by kcrazorbackfan

Every younger person I've observed the short time I've been here always seems to be having a respectfully good time; smiling, laughing and amazed about every thing here. On the other hand, a number of the older residents here have a tendency to complain about everything under the sun, try to sit too many together in a restaurant (and with that comes the yelling), drink too much, drive drunk...... other than that, it's utopia.

Chili's on 27/441

[pqrstar]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

This young person can teach Elementary School. I am sure she will find a place. Good teachers are always needed.

Here is the link for information on being a certified teacher in Florida

Certified Teacher Or Administrator

It does take some time to "jump throught the hoops" and get all your paperwork in, so If you decide to purchase here, she should start the process.

[DARFAP]

But can they use the adult pool...? LOL

[DARFAP]

Short term, it's okay. It is a retirement community after all.

[tomwed]

Long term, it's okay too. It is a retirement community after all.

[pgc4340]

Young people who have goals in life and are here temporarily seem to be well liked and respected in TV. Other's like our former neighbor's son, soon begin to be seen for what they are, losers with no goals in life. Many are often in trouble with the law, do not make a living wage, if they work at all. Those are the ones who are disrespected here.

[tomwed]

Originally Posted by pgc4340

Many are often in trouble with the law, do not make a living wage, if they work at all. Those are the ones who are disrespected here.

Is it really many? I know they seem to be featured on the other news site. I have no idea how many are here. I think that's important to know.

I think it's much harder for kids to do better than their parents. We had a stacked deck.

[villagerjack]

Originally Posted by cuzg8tor

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.

Your granddaughter is a very special person. You I am sure are very very proud. I know I would be.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by cuzg8tor

Our 25 year old Grand daughter has lived with us here in The Villages for the last three years. She works locally for a home health agency and is completing her Masters degree next month. She has loved it in The Villages. She is not resented in any way by our neighbors and she considers many of them her close friends. She will be moving to a convent in St. Leo Florida in January and we will miss her but she has a higher calling. Bring your daughter down - I think she will enjoy our community.

God bless you & your granddaughter. She would be welcome anywhere. What a wonderful life and calling.

[Polar Bear]

Originally Posted by Smeck

Were thinking of moving to the villages in fact we have four days booked in March as part of the Lifestyle preview plan.

My daughter who's 23 is thinking of moving down with us, Is she allowed to live with us? If so how common is this? she really isn't enamored with living in a retirement community. Any input would be appreciated.

Our 23 year old son lived with us for two years, all legal and above board. As long as the owner of the house is 50+ and child is 19+, all is good.

[HoosierPa]

Originally Posted by CFrance

One suggestion for you when reading the answers posted: throw out the #1 most positive and #1 most negative comment, and consider the rest.

Good advice. I can't believe the first negative comment about the married women not liking her if she is good looking. WOW - is this grade school ? I hope we don't have any neighbors like that !

If my kids ever need a place to land for awhile, they will be welcomed at our home in The Villages. Personally, I think the 30 year age rule at the Adult Pools is silly but there are many other pools for her to hang at. I think they would love it and hopefully so much so that when they get older, they will want to move right in our house full time when we are gone. There is no place like TV.

[Bay Kid]

My son and his wife have visited several times. They love it here, but they like to play! After their 1st visit they understood why I spend part of life in golf paradise. They would come stay all winter if I would let them.

[2BNTV]

My friends had their son, (26), living with them for about a year. He loved TV and the fun people in it! He just moved away and still wants to return to TV area.

Most young people will find their own fun times and the people they want to hang with.

I enjoy being around younger people as they have a greater joy for living.

Some people here are PITA's, but they are few and far between.

Smerk - I'm sure your daughter will enjoy it here and will probably move onto other places, as she gets her life in order.

[Bonny]

Our daughter moved down here with us in 2000 when she was 19.
All my neighbors & friends loved her. She worked, met a nice guy, got married, got a house & had a baby. My awesome grandson is now 14.
She actually got married at The Church On The Square.
My daughter loves older people. They live close by & come here a lot for the music, movies, restaurants, etc.
She is now a home health aide and is in school for nursing.

[outlaw]

Originally Posted by goodtimesintv

Only on this board do I see/hear people so begrudgingly adamant about keeping this a sleepy "retirement" place.

Only here do I hear negative things about people under 55 living here. Our neighborhood has many people still working part-time because they don't want to be idle, they want to let retirement investments grow more, and they don't want to be a golf addict.

We also have a good number who continue to work by computer at their career jobs but from afar, and we have small business owner neighbors, too. Who doesn't want neighbors like this who work and pay taxes/SS/medicare that benefits the whole country????

Everybody we know LIKES younger people coming to live here. Most 20-somethings I'd venture to say are here with a purpose such as working to earn college money and qualifying for in-state tuition.

It looks like many here are clueless about what it's like to have a $1,000/month student loan payment with a new grad income of $30-35,000/year and rent at min. $750 with a roommate, plus car and insurance and gas costs. Suggesting going to DC/NY/Boston with triple the cost of living is just oblivious.

To the o.p., there are plenty of young people or young-MINDED people in TV. Your daughter will be fine here and I'd figure she's not planning to make TV her residence for the next 60 years, but for just a few!

Why do you move to a 55+ retirement community if you want it to be multi generational like any other town? Move to a college town if you like having a bunch of young people around you all the time. I like young people too, but I can't imagine wanting to live in TV if I was in my 20s because I would want to be around my generation, not my parents generation. Everything is geared toward old people.