My daughter couldn't walk 2 blocks to school alone in LA. In Australia, she takes the train by herself.
I moved from Los Angeles to Sydney with my daughter. She's growing up with more independence, affordable healthcare, and less fear.
The author relocated her daughter from Los Angeles to Sydney, Australia, in 2020. Prior to the move, the author resided in the US with her daughter, who had difficulty walking alone to school due to safety concerns in their neighborhood. The author spent a significant amount of money on daycare for her child in LA, but still worried about her safety.
Upon moving to Sydney, the author's daughter now walks to school alone every day, starting from third grade. Public transportation to and from school is free in Sydney. The author appreciated the community, infrastructure, and convenience of the Australian system, which made her daughter's life easier and more independent. Despite missing her family and the higher cost of living, the author does not regret moving to Australia, as it has significantly improved her daughter's life, especially in terms of education and healthcare.
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