Parenting in the City

Published: Jan. 29, 2020, 1:53 p.m.

Karol Markowicz joins\xa0Kay Hymowitz\xa0to discuss raising young children in New York City.

"Raising a family in the city is just too hard," concluded\xa0The Atlantic's Derek Thompson last summer. But in Park Slope, one of New York's most desirable neighborhoods, thousands of families thrive. Still, parents must navigate a host of challenges unique to urban life, including pricey housing, complex schooling options, and sometimes-unfriendly public spaces.