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Some people think it is better for children to grow up in the city, while others think that life in the country side is more suitable. What are they advantages and disadvantages of both places?

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It is believed that the society, whether rural or urban has a major role to play in a
childs
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child's
child
 upbringing.
This
 essay seeks to discuss the merits and demerits of raising youngsters in the urban or rural society. Children raised in the city are usually technologically advanced. They learn in a well equipped environment.
For instance
, since 2013, 80% of schools in China have commenced the use of laptops and computers in classrooms rather than the traditional method of jotting notes.
Therefore
, growing up in the city makes children conversant with trending technologies.
On the contrary
, most kids living in the urban
environment lack
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environment, lack
 moral upbringing because in many homes, parents tend to be busy with their jobs. Life in the developed areas comes with
high cost
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a high cost
 of living and requires both parents working to make ends meet.
As a result
, most parents spend less time with their kids and these kids are not properly trained. Most importantly, families live together in the
country sides
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country-side
countrysides
, with
such
 closeness brings love, unity and value for
family
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families
the family
a family
.
Thus
, children raised in the rural communities have a better understanding of family and appreciate each member of the family. On the downside, learning facilities in the rural area is not as adequate as that in the urban area. Kids who live in local areas usually deprived of good education facilities. In conclusion, I pen
down saying
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down, saying
 that, growing up in the city has its own pros and cons as well as growing up in the country side.
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