To move away?

[Pumpkin5piced]

I pondered this for years and actually had the opportunity a few years ago, and if id known covid was about to hit I would have took it. I wish I had. But I was worried about moving the kids when they were settled.
I’m a single parent and do get quite a bit of help from my Mum. Kids are 16 and 9 now.
Me and the youngest both hate city life and love the quieter pace and less people, he has SEN. We currently live in central London. Would I be made to move? Would I be bored? Lonely? Struggle not being in a place where everything’s on my doorstep?

Does anybody know what Worcester is like?

Only you can answer these questions really - in terms of whether you’d be bored or lonely - do you rely on lots of human interaction and friends where you currently are? Do you find it easy to make new friends? Would you be able to still find a job in the new location if you need to? What do you mean by quieter pace? What does your 16 year old want? What would life be like without your mum on hand?

I’m sure Worcester is like most other places, some nice areas some not so nice. Lots of lovely countryside very close, not far from the M5 for getting about.

What is SEN?

I think moving from a capital city in any country to a village like place is going to be a complete culture shock. I don’t think you should subject your children to something like that, personally.

SEN - Special Educational Needs.

How does your 16 year old feel about being separated from his friends. How will you feel about being a regular taxi service for your children, especially one that will soon be wanting to go to clubs?

@OneRuleForThem

What is SEN?

I think moving from a capital city in any country to a village like place is going to be a complete culture shock. I don’t think you should subject your children to something like that, personally.

By that reckoning no-one with children could ever make a lifestyle change.

OP how about trying it for say one year? You can always move back.

I wouldn't move with a 16 year old. Wait til 18 and 11 maybe!

What do you want to know about Worcester?

The 9 year old wouldn’t mind at all. The 16 year old probably would but she’s in with a bad crowd anyway and doesn’t have any real ties friendship wise so probably wouldn’t mind too much. She’s about to finish school with no prospects. I worry about my 9 year old growing up where we are as he’ll be vulnerable and more likely to go down the wrong path.
I do have friends here obviously, but realistically don’t see anyone that often.
I’d miss my parents a lot, and my mum does help out with the kids to give me a break.