One of the most important decisions you can make in life is where you want to settle down and raise your family. Aspects such as community, quality of life, and safety rise to the top of your list and Vermont has it all when it comes to family-friendly living. After all, the best way to teach children is to lead by example, and our daily lives can pave the way for the little ones. Let’s take a look at some of the things that make Vermont the best place to raise a family.

  1. Everyone is friendly.

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  1. We watch out for each other, for better or for worse.

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  1. Every child should feel safe.

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  1. Kids appreciate the finer things in life like summer days, sunsets and good friends.

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  1. Kids learn from a young age the importance of exercise.

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  1. Communities in Vermont are tight knit.

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  1. We teach the importance of preserving the past.

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  1. Children learn to be helpful to others.

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  1. Kids learn that hard work and patience really pays off.

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  1. Family vacations can be as simple as camping out in the backyard.

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  1. The importance of protecting the environment.

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  1. If you grow up with fresh food everywhere, chain restaurants and processed foods are rarely appealing.

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  1. At the very least you understand the hard work that goes into making maple syrup.

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  1. Everyone has a great respect for animals.

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  1. You’ll all know the best swimming holes and frequent them often.

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  1. That a simple smile can go a long way.

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  1. With small populations, the friends you make as children are friends for life.

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If you’re new to VT, here are 23 surprising things you may not expect when moving to Vermont.

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