To me, in some ways, the 1/4 acre block is more relevant now than it was in the past because most areas don't have a sense of community. Many parents don't like their kids going outside for fear of all sorts of dangers, real and imagined thanks to the help of a paranoia inducing media.
If you have a large block, the kids at least have someplace to play, if you're worried about letting them out. Lets you have a pet sheep, too.
Or is that just me?
One of the things I like about where we are now is, I get to talk to people. You're walking down the footpath and people you don't know say "G'day." Neighbourhood kids talk to me if they see me outside. There is a real sense of community here, that has been lacking in most places I've lived.
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Date: 2007-01-08 05:31 am (UTC)If you have a large block, the kids at least have someplace to play, if you're worried about letting them out. Lets you have a pet sheep, too.
Or is that just me?
One of the things I like about where we are now is, I get to talk to people. You're walking down the footpath and people you don't know say "G'day." Neighbourhood kids talk to me if they see me outside. There is a real sense of community here, that has been lacking in most places I've lived.