How Do “Best Cities for Families” Rankings Get It So Wrong?

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By Angie SchmittFeb 10, 2015, 11:01 am134 ptsTrending
City rankings that purport to reveal the best place to raise a family are ubiquitous. Where I live, in northeast Ohio, it’s the homogeneous, sprawling suburbs that tend to be very proud of their positions on these lists. What makes a city family friendly? The conventional wisdom gets it wrong, says Bradley…

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