Inside, the houses and apartments are attractive with modern conveniences. The French, Italian, and British schools admit children from the age of two or three years and run good-quality preschool and kindergarten programs. There are also many expat and Iranian preschools, but the teachers may not speak English well. Iranians are gentle with children. This post is best for couples.
Singles have little to do other than work and sightsee, as there are no nightclubs or cinema.
Children also are under-served for recreational activities, and the air may be more harmful to younger lungs. This post is especially bad for teenagers, since there is no social outlet for them. The highest mountain in Iran, Damavand, is within sight of Tehran on a clear day, and makes an interesting day trip for hiking and picnicking. The former Shah's palaces are open to visitors. The archaeological site of Persepolis near Shiraz is particularly worth seeing.