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Why I Am Raising Kids in China and NOT the USA | The Reasons Will Shock You!

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Why I Am Raising Kids in China and NOT the USA | The Reasons Will Shock You!
BeeRose in China11 min

Why I Am Raising Kids in China and NOT the. This was filmed by BeeRose in China. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

I have decided to raise my kids in China and not the USA for many reasons. Although I wish my home country were a better fit, it’s just not at this time. I deep dive into the reasons in this video. Hope you enjoy it! Let me know if you agree or disagree with the reasons~

--- BeeRose in China
June 15, 2024, Summer in China

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BeeRose In China shares her reasons for raising her children in Beijing rather than the United States. She discusses the city's public transport, the feeling of safety, children's behavior at school and the chance to learn Chinese through daily life. She also values Beijing's international community, family activities in malls, lower living costs and access to domestic travel. The account reflects her family's priorities and her comparisons with her own experience in the US.

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Why I Am Raising Kids in China and NOT the USA | The Reasons Will Shock You!

Safety, transport and education

BeeRose In China explains why she chose Beijing over the United States as the place to raise her children. Infrastructure is one reason: she contrasts China’s public transport and walkable routines with car-dependent places in the US, saying that accessible transit gives children more independence. She also says the presence of people and security cameras in Beijing gives her a stronger feeling of safety, including when children play outside at night.

She compares her experience of racism in the US with interactions in China, which she describes as generally curious rather than hateful. She wants her children to grow up in a more accepting environment. BeeRose also appreciates what she sees as respectful behavior in Chinese schools, where attention to teachers can support a focused classroom. Living in China gives her children daily exposure to Mandarin and access to learning resources, while the city’s international population adds another cultural dimension.

Community, family life and cost

Beijing’s international community is another advantage for BeeRose. She values the range of international restaurants and cuisines, as well as large malls with floors devoted to children’s activities and affordable family dining. She says the cost of living lets her family live more comfortably and with fewer financial worries than they would have in the West.

She also points to domestic travel as an affordable option. As an example, BeeRose mentions a roundtrip flight from Beijing to a distant city for as little as 1,143 RMB and hotels ranging from budget choices to the Hilton. She values China’s long history and the differences between northern and southern traditions as opportunities for cultural learning. Finally, she says Beijing has had fewer natural disasters than the hurricanes she experienced in the US. These comparisons reflect her own family’s experience and priorities in choosing where to raise children.

She describes these factors as connected parts of family life: transport supports children’s independence, schools and daily language use shape learning, and community and cost affect how comfortable the family feels in Beijing. Her decision reflects how she weighs those priorities against her experiences in the United States.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: Why did BeeRose choose Beijing for raising her children?
A: She cites public transport, a stronger feeling of safety, access to schools and cultural immersion as important reasons for choosing Beijing over the United States.
Q: What does BeeRose value about Beijing's community?
A: She values the city's international population and the range of international restaurants and cultures available to her family.
Q: How does affordability affect her decision?
A: BeeRose says the lower cost of living and accessible family activities help her family live comfortably, and she also describes domestic travel as affordable.

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