Concerns about moving to Brazil with 7 year old daughter

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Member since 24 January 2010

shunishMember24 January 2010 18:29:25

Last year, we moved to the miskito coast in Nicaragua. Were planning on spending 5 years there on a humanitarian project. We had to leave after one year due to various safety issue regarding our daughter. We are looking at moving to Brazil, more rural areas. Wondering about how good the education is for young children. Also, wondering about safety for her. She ended up being a prisoner in our home to keep her sexually safe from not only adults, but from other children her own age. Wondering what issues we would have to face with moving with her.

Carinar New member

Member since 05 January 2010

CarinarNew member25 January 2010 17:08:54

Your question is imposible to answer. Brazil is a big country, with big and small towns, and so many differences. Everything depends in where you will live and what are your resources. It is not the same if you live in Sao Paulo, a city of 20 millons or in the countryside, in a favela or in a upper class area.

malloryelise Active member

Member since 22 October 2009

malloryeliseActive member27 January 2010 01:10:41

Sunish, there are many safe and comfortable areas in brazil, particularly in the rural areas. but like Carinar said, it all depends on where. do you have a state or particular region in mind? we could answer more of your questions and suggest locations if you give us a little bit more information

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