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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Very much so growing up. Just how things were.

Less so now.

I was more involved up until a few years ago. When my parents health declined that along with work & raising a family became all I could manage. I gradually withdrew from many things I would normally do and withdrew form others in general. Having to say over & over felt daunting. [/quote]

Plus, I think there are more people with bad intentions (more takers) now than when our parents were raising families a generation ago.  A generation ago, my parents knew everyone in town, and vice versa. They helped and socialized on the regular, and were a big part of the community.  I think the meaning of "community" is different today - one can be involved without drawing attention to oneself.  If you are "involved" in the community for the accolades or the recognition, you are doing it wrong.

I think it depends, OP.  People are more choosy with their time and resources these days, don't you think?  With two full time parents, plus their parents to take care of, plus kids and a house to maintain, and distance learning, people are generally spread pretty thin.  People who are able to give do so when they can.

Why are you asking?

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