re: Life in Louisiana - Considering moving home

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But shouldn't you put YOUR (immediate) family above others? It almost seems selfish to sacrifice YOUR (immediate) family for the company of other friends and relatives. Besides, Houston is only a 4 hour straight shot from Baton Rouge.

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The benefit of moving back to be closer to family, close friends etc., is not for their benefit but that of my kids, wife, and myself. My daughter begs to go to her grandparents houses in "swana" cause it's her favorite place and cries when it's time to leave. The draw for that is her and my son getting to have grandparents and aunt's and uncle's come to more events like games, recitals, etc. and getting to hang out more with the kids of our friends who we know share our parenting style, generally speaking. None of that matters much though if you don't have a job, which H-town offers more options and stability.