Can there be such a place somewhere in Oregon? Where children maintain a respectful attitude towards their elders; where it does not snow and summers are cool.
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Rural Texas. Probably any of the southernish states. Just stay away from the really big cities and you'll find all the Bible-carryin' white folk you want.
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You ask a good question at the end. "Is there anywhere people are still nice?" That's an important factor when deciding what's cool.\n\nI share your pain. I've lived in Tucson for almost two years and find the people very narrow-minded, aggressive and yes, lacking somewhat in, shall we say, self-care. I'm looking for my way back to California, which is home, but it's a very expensive home now. That's very uncool.\n\nSouthern people have incredible manners, but many southern states are still not very color blind.\n\nI'll list my favorite cities: San Francisco--crowded, sometimes smelly and full of homeless people, but oh, the things to do there, the food, the weather and the culture. Love it.\n\nThere are some small beach towns in Cali that are spoiling quickly because of the ruined real estate market there, but they're still wonderful. Big Sur is an amazing place for a quieter life and so, so beautiful (if you love the mountains and the sea.)\n\nThe Oregon coastline is full of small towns that are wonderful to visit; the trick is finding a way to make a living.\n\nWant a big house for little money in a large town? Move to Dallas. But again, the heat...\n\nI'm very fond of Portland, Oregon for its modern urban vibe and clean green streets.\n\nWhy not make a list of what things are most important to you. Weather? Music? Culture? Lots of young people? University town? Crowded with lots of energy? Quiet and relaxing? Good schools (definitely not AZ!) It's probably your best start. Do your research, then take a 3 or 4-day trip, check it out for yourself. Good luck, hope you get out of here soon!
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I agree with the concept of too much freedom. Heaven forbid you try to talk to a teen about manners.  All you'll get is a loud F off, and if your really lucky, a beating by them and 20 or so of the closest peers.  And as for children, yes I do agree that there is a severe lack of parental supervision as compared to the good old days when one parent worked and one stayed home.  Although both my parents worked and I always say please/thank-you, etc.  I have even had comments from people where I work (my second job is a cashier) that I am always so polite and it is nice to see. It all boils down again to lack of respect for anyone but ourselves.  We are taught that we are the most important person in the world and that no one has the right to say anything to you that you don't like, be it teacher, parent, pastor (if anyone goes to church anymore), principle, or even the elderly neighbour down the block.
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I think that there is one on Division street on the east side of Portland (Oregon that is).  Check with social services and they should be able to better assist you.
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Way to go ...Idaho\nyou are wise beyond your years, grasshopper.\n\nI agree integrity of character is Prime.
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There's an article called "Manners and Etiquette resources for kids online". There are different links to follow and it is quite interesting.
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I completely agree with you! I can see where you are coming from, there are just some places that aren't appropriate for children! I can see taking a couple or few kids out, but don't take all 6 of them! For christ sake! Other people are trying to buy groceries or whatever too!
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it wet and cold and rainy theres snow  and rian in the winter and mild summers on the coast hot summers over the mountains.. theres hiking camping sking snowboarding fishing hunting hundredes of state parks its a wonderful place to live... most of the time
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Well, us folks who live in Eugene and Springfield Oregon think it is here. They are across the river from each other. A couple of times they have even had sister city debates. Some of the environmentalist things Lisa gets into are right out of S/E. The terrain is much like Oregon. Also one of the writers, sorry I can't remember which at the moment, lives in Springfield OR! I have heard them say, if you can believe them, that is a place in the mind.
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Most people retire and move to florida, great place for a toddler just have your backyard fenced in from alligators :-)
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they love canada, canadian beer and ice hockey, plus it is a beautiful country, from the newfoundland fishing towns to calgary,  to beautiful lake louise. a clean and refreshing place. i dreamed of living there when i was a child , but things didn't turn out that way. i would sure like to visit many places if i ever get the chance. thanks for asking and giving me a chance to tell you what a great place you are blessed with in which to live.
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Yes, I want my children to have those moments.  I tell my son, he has just entered high school, that this is now some of the best, carefree times of his life.  He needs to enjoy them as he cannot go back.
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Work to change the law like California. Put the shoe on the other foot for a moment. If you made a mistake,error in judgment,got caught,served your time,got released and no one gave you the opportunity to build a better life,where does that leave you? I believe that they shouldn't be near schools and such yet they do have to live somewhere.Putting them all in the same area is not wise.Children live all over except for senior  only communities.What do you do that respects the rights of all?
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dont know the laws there but I doubt it is leagal.  Maybe for a half hour to an hour max but I doubt that even. Your too young.  especially with the 6 year old there too.
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I think its a good idea to see an age just so some of us old guys who are on here dont get friendly with the kids. If I know Im talking to a kid I stop sometimes you dont know its a kid, there are adults on here too.\n I even went as far as going to the bottom of the answers page and asked them to consider a room for us older people.Yahoo has a suggestion link. \n I see your point cause there are weirdo's out there....but for me, if I know its a kid,,,I dont get involved\n ALSO IF THERE ARE ANYMORE people out therewho are older it would not hurt to send a comment to yahoo asking for a old people place. Adults and kids both would be happy if they had it
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I am totally respectful.  If I am in a place where they expect people to be quiet, I'll be quiet.  Not just the at the library, at church too.  I just hate when people are rude and loud and don't care about interrupting others.  I also hate the parents who go to church and let their children behave like if they were in a party.  You need to teach your children respect too.
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Most proffesional couples keep animals as their "children"\n\nI live in the country with my kids and we quite often go on walks around the place, but I have noticed in the city there are diffrent parks for diffrent people. People want a park that has lots of seating toilets, and playgrounds for the kids as well, I have notice that there is less interaction with the parents, in these sorts of parks then there is in parks with open spaces because they are more for people exercising and have animals, I find alot of people keep their kids away from parks like this for fear of the dogs biting their kids if they get to excited at the kids playing.