{"id":14458,"date":"2024-03-11T10:13:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T18:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?p=14458"},"modified":"2025-02-04T18:29:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T02:29:11","slug":"best-states-to-be-a-kid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse\/best-states-to-be-a-kid\/14458","title":{"rendered":"The Best U.S. States To Be a Kid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The Best U.S. States To Be a Kid <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you were to ask a child what\u2019s most important to them in a place to live, you would probably get answers about being near toy stores or pizza places. If you asked their parents, you might hear more about living closer to libraries and museums. As educators, we know how important striking the right balance between play and education can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why Age of Learning<\/a> commissioned a survey that takes into consideration the criteria that both parents and children have for determining the best places to live. The survey indexes the states by combining several data points to encompass both the fun and educational parts of growing up. Continue reading to find out the best states to be a kid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Image source: 2024 Age of Learning Commissioned Survey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the reasoning above, it\u2019s time to take a closer look at the parts of the country where kids can have the most fun while learning all about their surroundings and themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. New Hampshire<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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New Hampshire earned the coveted spot as the number one state to be a kid with an impressive score of 80.2 out of 100. <\/p>\n\n\n\n