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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The difference of “it takes a village” 40 years ago vs. now is that 40+ years ago, cranky old Mrs. Crabapple down the street would have complained about your kid being on their Atari or watching TV, but she ALSO would have brought over fresh tomatoes and zucchini from her garden. She would have complained at mom/dad for both having full time jobs but she also would have come over to watch the kids for an hour or two in a pinch. It’s not just criticism, it’s also help. [/quote]
I think the difference is you knew Mrs. crabapple and were choosing to include her in your village. It wasn’t some stranger busybody taking it upon themselves to lecture you or your kid on whatever child rearing philosophy they happen to hold.[/quote]

Agree with both of these comments. And when Mrs. Crabapple sprains something, you help her out too. You accept each other, complaints and all. It’s an actual relationship not a hit-and-run.[/quote]

That too! My dad took our cranky old neighbor to the hospital when she had a medical problem and her adult kids wouldn’t arrive in time. She yelled at us kids (and adults … my parents were young enough to be her grandkids!) a lot but also looked out for everyone and told my mom all the neighborhood gossip. [/quote]

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