Why Is It Better To Grow Up In A Small Town

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Some people believe it’s better to grow up in a small town. Other people think it’s better to grow up in a large city. In my life, I have lived in both environments, but I would prefer a little town over the city. There are multiple advantages and disadvantages of growing up in a small town, such as: low crime rates, smaller class sizes, and more intense high school sports.

In small towns, there are low crime rates. Small towns are relatively safer than larger cities, which can make it easier to grow up without being scared when going somewhere.

In small towns, schools are relatively smaller than schools in big cities. For many students, smaller schools are better for them. It leads to more one on one time with teachers, and small class

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