Is the United States a dangerous country to raise kids in?

Every place is a "dangerous" place to raise kids, because it is the nature of the endeavor to keep them from killing themselves :-) Kids explore, imagine (have you any idea how many broken bones junior Superheroes have accumulated?) and adventure, keeping emergency rooms busy. read more

When it comes to the United States, I must say, that some areas are dangerous, while others are very safe. I don't consider the US to be the most dangerous place to raise children. Compared to other countries the US attempts to keep children and women safe and free of brutal discrimination. read more

Here are the 10 most dangerous towns in the United States, as measured by violent crime rates. See the best cities to raise children in. Detroit, Michigan—The Motor City makes it on many lists of dangerous cities. read more

“In order to identify the best states to raise a family, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across five key dimensions: 1) Family Fun, 2) Health & Safety, 3) Education & Child Care, 4) Affordability and 4) Socioeconomics.” The full methodology can be found in the report itself, which is worth digging into. read more