If you are thinking of coming to Spain and you have kids then you need to know one thing, they will be given a lot more leeway in Spain then elsewhere. Children in Spain are doted upon. This all comes from many years of having one of the lowest birth rates in Europe, there was only Italy with a lower birthrate, the usually only child would be doted upon by six people, parents and two sets of grandparents. Spain's birth rate has now increased but this attitude of indulgence towards children remains. Remember too that the majority people of Spain live in apartments so councils in general have built good parks so that people can get outside with their children. If you are coming to Spain you will have no worries about your children. They will learn another language, become much more sociable than in other countries and be indulged a lot more without becoming too insulated. Obviously these are broad generalisations but kids in Spain have a good life. Related Reading 1) Schools in Spain 2) Pre School in Spain 3) Educational Options for 18 Year Olds in Spain