Not read the holw thread but I grew up on a farm and most people think how idylic to spend your childhood in the countryside. I want to tell you how awful I found it.
Reasons not to move to the country.
Boring and lonely for a child unless you are really lucky.
Not enough for children to do.
Always have to rely on parents to ferry you into the nearest town for anything remotely social.
Have to bus it to school.
Drug and drink problems cos evryone is soooo bored. I saw more drugs and excessive drinking as a teenager than I have ever seen in London.
You can't walk anywhere cos the traffic travels at such speeds on the country lanes. My mum still lives in the country and never walks anywhere cos she is afraid of the traffic. She walks loads when she visits me.
When my Dad had a heart attack he waited ages for help.
Very isolating when weather is bad.
Best hospitals are probably in cities. My Dad had to travel 4 hrs after having a bypass.
I could go on but I am rambling. On the plus side the air is cleaner. I hope I have not offended anyone who lives in the country but I really believe it's not for everyone. My experience is probably more remote than most but thought my experiences may help.