crime is almost non-existant. If the children are very young, you can hire a maid which is a great help to a busy mom. If the kids are older they have the opportunity to go to a great school (hopefully) and may be able to travel and see the world. The best part of overseas living to me, is the opportunity to mingle with people from every corner of the world. I love that my children have friends from dozens of different countries. It really makes geography come alive and really broadens our global horizons.