A small but growing number of parents are bucking the trend when it comes to raising their kids . Rather than move to suburbs as their parents once did , many are opting to stay in or near suburbs . Parents in neighborhoods across the country are banding together to advocate for new downtown schools and more affordable family - friendly housing . ' kids with disabilities are indicator positive about the health of an urban neighborhood , ' says Gary Johnson , Seattle 's city center coordinator .
A small but growing number of parents are bucking the trend when it comes to raising their kids . Rather than move to suburbs as their parents once did , many are opting to stay in or near downtown . Parents in cities across the country are banding together to advocate for new downtown schools and more affordable family-friendly housing . 'Families with children are indicator species about the health of an urban neighborhood , ' says Gary Johnson , Seattle 's city center coordinator .