The suburbs is where most americans want to make a living. It is where successful individuals or couples who have made it somewhere in life through determination live. Whether or not the same can be said about their children is up for debate, but it is a HAVEN from the noise-ridden, polluted, and often crime / poverty infested city. People living in a suburb ADVANCED in life, and made it out of the city, or were lucky enough to have educated parents who raised them here. Whether or not those privileged appreciate it or not is also up for debate, but as one of those privileged individuals myself, I can honestly say that after 30 years of living in a New Jersey suburb, I have WISENED up enough to say that I am THANKFUL to live in a suburb. Sure, it can get boring, and there are downsides to living in a suburb, but as with anything in life, there are solutions, like earning your own car to get places, as I did (which I must say most 'urbanites' at my job are jealous of). And I must add its nice to come home from a 12 hour shift in the middle of summer to a very suburban SWIMMING POOL, rather than cooling off to a very urban FIRE HYDRANT.
There are mostly negative definitions of suburbanites here, and they are most likely coming from biased and jealous urban folks, who will NEVER make it out of the city, due to their child support issues, or their little record.
There are mostly negative definitions of suburbanites here, and they are most likely coming from biased and jealous urban folks, who will NEVER make it out of the city, due to their child support issues, or their little record.
"Hello and welcome to my home. If for any reason you don't like it, then by all means leave my PALACE in the suburbs, and return to your urban HOVEL, peasant.
by Ababohee June 8, 2012
Get the suburbs mug.Suburbs are generally located in metropolitan areas and are for strange reasons, considered to be the worst places in the United States. Many people (especially from the Inner City) think of suburbs as places populated by soccer moms and such, when that isn't entirely true. Other people that live in suburbs will think of them as worthless places with houses that look exactly the same. The media also portrays suburbs with houses that look exactly the same, but that isn't true. There are plenty of nice places in the suburbs, and these are all stereotypes given by ignorant people and spoiled brats that continue to explain suburbs as being boring. Saying such about suburbs is equal to saying that rural areas are filled with rednecks or urban areas are filled with ghettos and thugs. Not all suburbs contain the same looking houses or monotonous mcmansions and ranch houses. I personally live in a suburb that has old but large and unique houses that are at a good distance and the neighbors are friendly. Sure there are many faults with suburbs, but there are also many in urban areas.
A Conversation about the Suburbs
Spoiled suburban brat: "Man these suburbs are so boring, there's nothing to do. This is the worst place in the world."
Someone from an urban area after seeing a movie: "How can anyone live in the suburbs, there are soccer moms driving SUV's and houses that look exactly the same."
Moderately Intelligent Person actually from suburbs: "I live in the suburbs and the houses don't look exactly the same. Infact they would be easier to find than a specific apartment. Stop coming up with stereotypes. Also, there is plenty to do if you aren't lazy, just hangout with friends or find a hobby and quit whining you simpleton."
Spoiled suburban brat: "Man these suburbs are so boring, there's nothing to do. This is the worst place in the world."
Someone from an urban area after seeing a movie: "How can anyone live in the suburbs, there are soccer moms driving SUV's and houses that look exactly the same."
Moderately Intelligent Person actually from suburbs: "I live in the suburbs and the houses don't look exactly the same. Infact they would be easier to find than a specific apartment. Stop coming up with stereotypes. Also, there is plenty to do if you aren't lazy, just hangout with friends or find a hobby and quit whining you simpleton."
by Jag140 July 14, 2011
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by Adrian August 19, 2007
Get the suburbs mug.The suburbs are a great place to live, despite what some people say.
Pros;
-Friendly, generally middle class folks
-Better schools
-Safer then any city
-Beautiful houses, that are usually not as expensive as they would be in the city
-So peaceful and quiet that you can hear the birds chirping in the morning
-Great place to raise a family
Cons;
-Having a car is a must, or else you won't be able to step outside your home
-Can be a little boring at times
-High population of whiney emo kids
All in all, living in Suburbia is awesome and I would never trade it over to live in a shithole that most cities have become, see Toronto If you want affordable housing and a safe environment to raise a family, the suburbs are your answer. So ignore the pieces of shit who constantly bash the 'burbs, their just jealous because they're ghetto shit who live in the inner city.
Pros;
-Friendly, generally middle class folks
-Better schools
-Safer then any city
-Beautiful houses, that are usually not as expensive as they would be in the city
-So peaceful and quiet that you can hear the birds chirping in the morning
-Great place to raise a family
Cons;
-Having a car is a must, or else you won't be able to step outside your home
-Can be a little boring at times
-High population of whiney emo kids
All in all, living in Suburbia is awesome and I would never trade it over to live in a shithole that most cities have become, see Toronto If you want affordable housing and a safe environment to raise a family, the suburbs are your answer. So ignore the pieces of shit who constantly bash the 'burbs, their just jealous because they're ghetto shit who live in the inner city.
Toronto kid; ew, you live in the suburbs? You must be a spoiled rich white kid.
Pickering kid (suburb of Toronto) ; I see. Well, you live in Toronto don't you?
Toronto kid; yeah.
Pickering kid; Then you must be an inner city ghetto piece of crap on a stick.
Toronto kid; ...YEAH, WELL, WHATEVER.
Pickering kid; douchebag.
Rural kid; YEE HAW!
Toronto and suburbian kid; wtf?
Pickering kid (suburb of Toronto) ; I see. Well, you live in Toronto don't you?
Toronto kid; yeah.
Pickering kid; Then you must be an inner city ghetto piece of crap on a stick.
Toronto kid; ...YEAH, WELL, WHATEVER.
Pickering kid; douchebag.
Rural kid; YEE HAW!
Toronto and suburbian kid; wtf?
by Mary annee January 12, 2008
Get the Suburbs mug.Usually a nice environment to live in. Little noise, not as busy as the city, and usually pretty safe. Sometimes generates ignorant and stuck up people in its schools and not everything is in walking distances. People say it is a terrible place to live, but if you are financially stable enough to live there, then it is obviously worth it.
I'll take trees and quite nights in the suburbs than a valley of steel and honking cars in the city.
by The Jeeves September 29, 2005
Get the Suburbs mug.The Western Suburbs is located west of the Swan River in Perth, Western Australia and refers to the exclusive upper-middle class “Golden Triangle” of Perth suburbs. The term "westie" is used on occasion to desribe those coming from the Western Suburbs, however it must be noted that it is in no way affiliated with the term used in Sydney. Postcodes between 6007 and 6015 are considered to be within the Western Suburbs which include: West Leederville, Daglish, Shenton Park, Subiaco, Crawley, Dalkeith, Nedlands, Claremont, Karrakatta, Mount Claremont, Swanbourne, Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Mosman Park, Floreat, Jolimont, Wembley and City Beach. The Perth-Fremantle Train Line (Blue) runs through significant parts of these suburbs, although not solely and not all of them.
EDUCATION
Families in the Western Suburbs typically hold a high regard for higher education and place importance upon their children’s education. The majority of inhabitants are white-collar professionals, working in such areas of employment as physicians, lawyers, economists, university professors, architects, scientists, engineers, dentists, high-level civil servants and the intelligentsia. The emphasis placed on tertiary education is expected, given that most people living in these suburbs are professionals who hold graduate degrees.
The majority of children from families living in the Western Suburbs attend one of the numerous private schools situated in the Golden Triangle. Compared with other areas of Perth, there is a considerably higher concentration of private schools in the Western Suburbs than elsewhere. Schools in the area include:
• Christchurch Grammar School (male-only intake)
• Iona College (female-only intake)
• John the Twenty-Third College (co-educational)
• Saint Hilda’s Anglican Girls School
• Scotch College (male-only intake)
• Methodist Ladies College
• Newman College (co-educational)
• Presbyterian Ladies College
• Hale School (male-only intake)
• Shenton College (co-educational, government)
The last of these is the sole Government school, the rest being private, religiously-affiliated institutions. The private schools incur a substantial cost, reaching well into the $100,000s for a high-school career. However, the monetary issue is not usually the deciding factor in choosing a school, given the high income of most families living in the area.
Schools in the Western Suburbs are consistently in the upper echelons of achievement in the states’ Tertiary Entrance Exam and Ranking, priding themselves on both academic excellence and sporting success. Many of the schools partake in interschool-competitions, including rowing, football, netball, hockey and soccer.
The strong academic record of these schools function as a major incentive to Western Suburb parents, because there is a view that they increase the child’s chances of gaining more competitive entrance ranking for Western Australia’s many universities (in a similar facet to North America’s Prepatory School system). Although not a strict rule, there is a fair trend for students from western suburb families to attend The University of Western Australia over the other tertiary institutions.
However, there has recently been some controversy over the behaviour of teenagers attending Western Suburb High Schools. The hard partying lifestyle and bad behaviour of Western Suburb schoolchildren has reached the press, including an infamous party held by Scotch College boys where a stripper was solicited. High levels of alcohol consumption from the early teen years, drug use and promiscuous behaviour have been reported as especially apparent at parties hosted by Western Suburb teenagers.
WAY OF LIFE
There are many parallels between the life of a “Westie” and the life of an American “Prep” of the traditional sense. Many Western Suburb families belong to yachting, golf and/or tennis clubs- taking advantage of the pleasant West Australian climate almost all-year round. Many also partake in swimming and surf club. Weekend morning sport is a family institution, ranging from netball at Matthew’s Netball Centre to Australian Rules football. Lacrosse, soccer and hockey are also popular.
Both foreign and local travels are highly regarded. Many families own second or third holiday houses in the south of Western Australia (“down south”) or, less commonly, to the north. Coastal Towns such as Margaret River, Eagle Bay, Albany, Busselton and Durian Bay are popular choices. In winter, many families head “over east” to the ski-fields of Victoria or New South Wales. During summer, many families spend time at their own or rented holiday houses, and also at Rottnest Island. Those families who own cruising yachts or power boats often stay on moorings and others stay in the island’s holiday villas during the summer holidays and long weekends in March and April.
Western Suburb women often shop at department stores such as David Jones and Myer for basics. Other areas include Kings Street in Perth, Claremont, Subiaco and Leederville. American brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein et cetera are popular, as too are Australian designers such as Allanah Hill, Willow, Morrisey, Lisa Ho and Josh Goot (to name a few). Dress is typically neat, although with a trendy edge.
Many popular destinations for entertainment include The Claremont, The Subi, the Cott, OB, the Ave, Kuppa, Red Sea, the Llama bar, Cino to Go, Café Café, Broadway Pizza, the Pizza lounge, Ecco, Wagamama, Windsor and Ace cinemas and various Dome cafes. Western Suburb beaches include Cottesloe, Swanbourne, City Beach, Floreat, Leighton and Scarborough (Scabs). Matilda Bay is also popular for picnics, canoeing and sailing.
The speech of those living in these suburbs is often noticeably different to those living in the outer suburbs. The majority of inhabitants use what is called “Educated Australian”, as opposed to the “Broad Australian” accent. The accent is less pronounced, with words being pronounced more softly, with less of an Australian twang. Proper grammar is also preferred. The higher level of education is a probable factor on these differences.
EDUCATION
Families in the Western Suburbs typically hold a high regard for higher education and place importance upon their children’s education. The majority of inhabitants are white-collar professionals, working in such areas of employment as physicians, lawyers, economists, university professors, architects, scientists, engineers, dentists, high-level civil servants and the intelligentsia. The emphasis placed on tertiary education is expected, given that most people living in these suburbs are professionals who hold graduate degrees.
The majority of children from families living in the Western Suburbs attend one of the numerous private schools situated in the Golden Triangle. Compared with other areas of Perth, there is a considerably higher concentration of private schools in the Western Suburbs than elsewhere. Schools in the area include:
• Christchurch Grammar School (male-only intake)
• Iona College (female-only intake)
• John the Twenty-Third College (co-educational)
• Saint Hilda’s Anglican Girls School
• Scotch College (male-only intake)
• Methodist Ladies College
• Newman College (co-educational)
• Presbyterian Ladies College
• Hale School (male-only intake)
• Shenton College (co-educational, government)
The last of these is the sole Government school, the rest being private, religiously-affiliated institutions. The private schools incur a substantial cost, reaching well into the $100,000s for a high-school career. However, the monetary issue is not usually the deciding factor in choosing a school, given the high income of most families living in the area.
Schools in the Western Suburbs are consistently in the upper echelons of achievement in the states’ Tertiary Entrance Exam and Ranking, priding themselves on both academic excellence and sporting success. Many of the schools partake in interschool-competitions, including rowing, football, netball, hockey and soccer.
The strong academic record of these schools function as a major incentive to Western Suburb parents, because there is a view that they increase the child’s chances of gaining more competitive entrance ranking for Western Australia’s many universities (in a similar facet to North America’s Prepatory School system). Although not a strict rule, there is a fair trend for students from western suburb families to attend The University of Western Australia over the other tertiary institutions.
However, there has recently been some controversy over the behaviour of teenagers attending Western Suburb High Schools. The hard partying lifestyle and bad behaviour of Western Suburb schoolchildren has reached the press, including an infamous party held by Scotch College boys where a stripper was solicited. High levels of alcohol consumption from the early teen years, drug use and promiscuous behaviour have been reported as especially apparent at parties hosted by Western Suburb teenagers.
WAY OF LIFE
There are many parallels between the life of a “Westie” and the life of an American “Prep” of the traditional sense. Many Western Suburb families belong to yachting, golf and/or tennis clubs- taking advantage of the pleasant West Australian climate almost all-year round. Many also partake in swimming and surf club. Weekend morning sport is a family institution, ranging from netball at Matthew’s Netball Centre to Australian Rules football. Lacrosse, soccer and hockey are also popular.
Both foreign and local travels are highly regarded. Many families own second or third holiday houses in the south of Western Australia (“down south”) or, less commonly, to the north. Coastal Towns such as Margaret River, Eagle Bay, Albany, Busselton and Durian Bay are popular choices. In winter, many families head “over east” to the ski-fields of Victoria or New South Wales. During summer, many families spend time at their own or rented holiday houses, and also at Rottnest Island. Those families who own cruising yachts or power boats often stay on moorings and others stay in the island’s holiday villas during the summer holidays and long weekends in March and April.
Western Suburb women often shop at department stores such as David Jones and Myer for basics. Other areas include Kings Street in Perth, Claremont, Subiaco and Leederville. American brands such as Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein et cetera are popular, as too are Australian designers such as Allanah Hill, Willow, Morrisey, Lisa Ho and Josh Goot (to name a few). Dress is typically neat, although with a trendy edge.
Many popular destinations for entertainment include The Claremont, The Subi, the Cott, OB, the Ave, Kuppa, Red Sea, the Llama bar, Cino to Go, Café Café, Broadway Pizza, the Pizza lounge, Ecco, Wagamama, Windsor and Ace cinemas and various Dome cafes. Western Suburb beaches include Cottesloe, Swanbourne, City Beach, Floreat, Leighton and Scarborough (Scabs). Matilda Bay is also popular for picnics, canoeing and sailing.
The speech of those living in these suburbs is often noticeably different to those living in the outer suburbs. The majority of inhabitants use what is called “Educated Australian”, as opposed to the “Broad Australian” accent. The accent is less pronounced, with words being pronounced more softly, with less of an Australian twang. Proper grammar is also preferred. The higher level of education is a probable factor on these differences.
Laeticia: Aaaaw, howya youse girlz goin'??
Josie and Harriet: Fine, thankyou.
(aside)
Josie: Where does that girl come from??
Harriet: Clearly nowhere in the Western Suburbs...
Josie: Her hair is so greasy!
Harriet: With horrid highlights and layering! Her makeup is so thick!
Josie: ...and a fake Louis Vuitton purse. How unclassy.
Josie and Harriet: Fine, thankyou.
(aside)
Josie: Where does that girl come from??
Harriet: Clearly nowhere in the Western Suburbs...
Josie: Her hair is so greasy!
Harriet: With horrid highlights and layering! Her makeup is so thick!
Josie: ...and a fake Louis Vuitton purse. How unclassy.
by Babyxx July 30, 2007
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