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RE: Why I Left Canada and Became A Citizen of the Dominican Republic
Do you have any children? Because once you do, nations become extremely important. Kids tend to want to fit in, make friends, have a common culture. Moving around the world unsettles them. Even moving to another city within the country you are in, unsettles them.
The world is made up of nations because that suits family units best. Most of the folk who move country for tax reasons tend to be single guys with no ties. But then what happens when they finally start families?
@candy49, living in Panama I have met a ton of foreign children. Kids will be kids, and sure there are always exceptions, but most of the expat kids I have met here seem to be better adjusted, more open, and more outgoing than the kids who didn't "move around the world." They are also more mature, speak 2, 3, or more languages, and report to me that their friends back home (Canada or the US) are boring when they go back to visit.
Kids should not be a reason not to move. They should be one more reason to embrace the adventure. I believe moving abroad is one of the best things you could ever do for your kids.
When did I say I am "moving around the world"? My kids have mostly grown up in Anarchapulco. But, when we do travel, I've found, it is the BEST education. I'm quite sure my kids would be fine anywhere. As long as there is an MMA gym or a good internet connection, they'll be fine and probably starting businesses within weeks of being anywhere. Except the US, where everything is illegal.
Candy49 ... so all the kids in the race tie for first and they all get a ribbon? If you want to raise brain dead government trained kids by all means stay in Canada... Hopefully, they don't wake up and blame you that they are slaves/taxpayers ; that you had a chance to leave and didn't.