[Bonnyboy]

Tradition and respect are not the same beast. Traditions can hark back centuries but times move on. I suspect that families, in general, are more distant these days (geographically) so the traditional family get together is less likely than it would be years ago.

Respect is something some of us were told to give our elders by default, not sure it still fits into today’s world.

As for my neighbours, they are bloody great, we are always hanging over the yard wall having a natter, we look after each others homes when we go on holiday, just generally help each other out. I know I’m lucky to have such neighbours but I find it’s a two way thing, an effort has to be made by all concerned.