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Don't Blame the Villagers

Is everyone just too flaky and selfish these days to show up for each other? Or is something else going on?

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Lauren Ahmed and The Pomegranate
Dec 11, 2025
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“Everybody wants a village, but nobody wants to be a villager.” I’ll admit that the first time I heard that sentiment, I was persuaded. Looking at my parenting peers, it’s clear that while we could all use more community, very few of us consistently provide it. Between sports practice, school events, work dinners, client…

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