BALTIMORE NAMED WORST CITY FOR KIDS

BALTIMORE NAMED WORST CITY FOR KIDS

WASHINGTON (Wireless Flash) -- The city of Baltimore, Maryland, gets a big fat "F" when it comes to kids. According to the Kid Friendly Cities Report Card, which ranks 25 major U.S. cities based on the quality of life for kids, Baltimore sits at the bottom of the barrel. The researchers say Baltimore has a high percentage of teenage pregnancies, a high student drop-out rate and large numbers of children living in poverty. A spokesperson for Zero Population Group, which sponsored the survey, says the organization hopes the "report card" will encourage Baltimore to find solutions to its problems. Just in case you're wondering, Seattle, Washington, is the highest ranked city on the list. It scores an "A+" as a kid friendly city.