Ron makes some good points Steve.
The thing is that most moves are real hard for just about any
teenager. I live in the Philippines now and had teenage daughters in
the past. I don't think I could have handled moving them to the
Philippines.
It is of course your decision but I think it is pretty clear that a
extended visit is required before a permanent move is made.
Phil R
--- In LivingInThePhilippi
<ron@...> wrote:
>
> Steve,
>
> Guess I'm the only one who believes that you could find a good
life here
> with your children. The skeptics are not entirely wrong. You
would surely
> need to keep your eyes open as you do at home and select your
style of
> living and paths for your children carefully. Depending upon
where you
> choose to live, the expenses for your children will be higher.
Though $12K
> is wildly pessimistic!
>
> I would avoid any school that labels itself "International"
expensive
> and mediocre. Wealthy Filipino families would rather send their
children
> abroad (many do) than send them to an "International" school. The
best
> schools such as U of the Philippines (NCR), St. Paul Collage,
Silliman U
> (Region VII), Sto. Tomas (NCR), De la Salle (Das Marinas) are
highly
> accredited and none charge more than P130K per year tuitions, some
much
> less. Peripheral costs should be half of that in addition.
>
> Plan your move carefully, be adequately capitalized and prepare
your
> children for the move and you'll minimize the landmines. On the
other hand,
> you need to be aware of the hazards as well. Among them are the
> availability of inexpensive drugs (shabu) which have invaded every
strata of
> society. I say plan your strategy carefully (make an extended
visit with
> your children), be certain that you are adequately funded and
move! You can
> find a good life here.
>
> Ron
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve" <smcgi2003@.
> To: <LivingInThePhilippi
> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 3:20 AM
> Subject: [LinP3] Re: Widower Moving to Phils from USA with 2
TEENAGE
> DAUGHTERS...
>
>
> > Actually, my life is right now the best it has been in MANY
years,
> > but if I was in your position I may have taken the same guess
about
> > me. XD no harm, no foul.
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
>
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