Suburbs are a compromise for sure, but instead I'd call them a combination of some of the best of both worlds.
Personally now as an adult I'd rather live in a much more rural area to have more land and space to do things, but for children that's kind of boring. So this suburban area gives convenient walkable access to activities, places and friends for kids while still at least having a bit of space and land for the adults.
Suburbs are a compromise for sure, but instead I'd call them a combination of some of the best of both worlds.
Personally now as an adult I'd rather live in a much more rural area to have more land and space to do things, but for children that's kind of boring. So this suburban area gives convenient walkable access to activities, places and friends for kids while still at least having a bit of space and land for the adults.