Examining Why We Live Where We Live

Southern California--is it a good place for families? A recent national study ranked California low on a list of desirable places for rearing kids. We’d like to hear from you.

Why do you choose to live and raise your family here? What’s the best part about life here? Or do you wish you could move somewhere else? Was life here different a generation ago?

We’ll publish some of your responses.

Please send your stories, using 150 words or fewer (photos may be included), by Aug. 29 to Families, Southern California Living, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053; e-mail socalliving@latimes.com; or fax (213) 237-0732. You must include your name and phone number. Sorry, we cannot acknowledge or return submissions.