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When I try to think of my role models as a child, they were certainly normal people with normal problems, but I can't imagine who my nephew and neice will look up to, seeing as "official" roles have changed quite dramatically even in the last 20 years. A child can't get too close to a teacher, or priest or camp counselor, etc., without fears of indecency. And worse, those fears may be well-founded. Am I on to something here?
I believe so. Sense of community isn't around anymore. How well do you know your neighbours? Would you be comfortable asking them for a favour, or doing one for them? You probably don't even know their last names.
I used to take the train to work every morning and night. Nobody talked, or even looked at each other. They're on their phones, working on their computers, or immersed in their iPods. People aren't approachable - It's a lot easier to strike up a conversation with someone reading a book than it is with someone angered by their email.