12 Reasons Why Small Town Ohio Is Actually The Best Place To Grow Up

There are certain, undeniable signs that set those of us who grew up in a small town in Ohio apart from those who didn’t. What you may not realize though, is that growing up in small town Ohio is (arguably) the best place to grow up—and the following 12 reasons are just a few of the reasons why.

1. You learn how to appreciate the beauty of rural Ohio…

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2. …and you learn the value in being self sufficient and hard work.

3. You learn how to enjoy and appreciate the good things (and people) in life.

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4. Whenever some sort of crisis or tragedy happened in your family your neighbors brought you hot meals for weeks. (You can’t get that living in a big city, guys. You just can’t.)

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5. Snow days meant you could go meet the neighborhood kids at the prime sledding spot.

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6. Living in a small town made family vacations and trips to the nearest big city that much more special.

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