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...Calling for a reconnection in our time, Putnam says we need new solutions that will fit our new reality, in a way that is enjoyable. Rejecting the formation of clubs like those formed in the late 19th-century, Putnam says what we need is "more flextime, more release time for parents...
...that both parents are for the most part working outside the home, Putnam says, no one is left to do the community building. "We've taken a huge hit without quite knowing it, because the people who used to do [social capital building] weren't getting paid for it--it wasn't getting recognized...
...that we recognize it as a necessity, he says, "we need to reorganize our work life." Putnam's solutions? "More flex time...
...that prescription, Putnam adds addressing urban sprawl, as it encourages living in isolation from communities, and an increased emphasis on extracurriculars in junior high and high school. "Extracurricular activities," he argues, "are a very good predictor of being civically engaged. I'm actually not worried about Harvard students -- you'll do just fine, because you're all self-selected to be extremely engaged. I am worried about people who are not Harvard kids and who are more likely to be sitting in front...
...football teams, in bands, and on prom committees, Putnam says, kids learn how to connect with one another...