How close are you with your neighbors?
Do you wave to the people driving by? Are you friends with any other kids on your street or in your building? Do you babysit, pet sit or mow the law for the people next door? Do you have block parties or neighborhood get-togethers?
If yes, how important are these connections in your life? What special memories come to mind?
If no, do you wish you were closer with your neighbors? How might this sense of community improve your life and the lives of those around you?
Tell us in the comments, and then read the related essay about what a writer learned about community when she moved to a new neighborhood.
Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print.
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