We started out last year looking for a class c. we ended up with a class a. We originally were worried about sleeping area for our 2 boys aged 7 and 9. some things we noticed were the class a seemed to have better trucks for the money, more room, tons more basement storage, bigger slides, and easier to work on. So we found a 98 Winnebago and bought it.
Now some wouldn't like driving a class a and I completely understand. Ive been driving fire trucks for 20 years and its natural to be in front of the axle. my wife wont drive it...but she wouldn't drive a class c either. As far as the safety...well I have predictions based on my years running accidents. They both aren't 5 star rated vehicles LOL. I feel safe in my class A. Ive spent years in a ford ambulance...and I felt safe in them too.. I wouldn't worry. That still leaves what I did with the sleeping arrangements...They both sleep on the fold out. when they get old enough that they wont wanna share maybe ill look at class c then. maybe ill be ready for another bunkhouse. Ive got to say I do like the motorhome more that towing our old trailer. Good luck with whatever you decide!