Over the years it has been a sad but real truth that people no longer want to be as active in the community as recent generations. I have called my parents and they have told me from their experience my own community has died down from activity with one another. For example i rarely have full conversations with my neigbors and if i do it is awkward because i do not know them that well, or as bowling alone says i do not trust them. The current world seems to be to goal and work oriented to even attempt to get involved in the community. At home i started a program for autistic kids with volunteers, kids did not hesitate to help out. I feel that the generation above us are the people who are slacking off in the category of community commradary. It is a harsh reality that the lack of communication and commradary between communities has died down. some people may say that there is not enough time in todays world, that may be true but i believe people can make enough time to lend a quick hand. It will not hurt to say a quick hello or say do you need a hand. The little things can go far.