Which States Are The Worst To Raise A Family In?

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Vote up the states expectant families should avoid living in if they can.

The United States is full of great states to raise a family, but with 50 choices, there probably are a few that wouldn't quite make your cut. It could be because of bad weather, the other families you'd have to associate with, or maybe it's the simple fact it's your home state and you hate it, but for whatever reason, some states would be the last place you'd want to be the backdrop to your kid's childhood.

Which states are the worst to raise a family in?

Most divisive: New York
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