Would you be open to the idea of living in a community unit? - Results (9 votes)
I'm open to living in a community unit.
22.22%
(2 votes)
2
No, I'd rather live in an individual household.
77.78%
(7 votes)
7
I already live in a community unit
0%
(0 votes)
0
A community unit is where a group of families live in close proximity with one another (though not necessarily in the same house). They are expected to regularly commune, work together, participate in mutual community goals, constantly stay in touch and assist each other with whatever they need. You are expected to follow community rules and help out wherever you can. In exchange they also help you with what you need.
The community unit was the norm for our society up until mass suburbanization shifted societies towards individual households where everyone is expected to manage their own problems in their own way.
Pros:
-Community units are safer than individual households. There is also the added benefit of less reliance on police to manage criminal behavior.
-Shared burdens and mutual assistance gives you stability. When times are tough, people are there for you.
-Provides necessary socialization and helps prevent loneliness. This is double true for children as they will get more beneficial socialization from both other children of the community and adults of the community.
-There is help whenever you need it for whatever you need.
Cons:
-Less privacy, everyone will be in your business.
-Less individual freedoms, in addition to laws you will be expected to follow community rules.
-You will be expected to follow community social norms. There is a risk of ostracization.
-You will be expected to perform free labor for your community members. Including (but not limited too) helping to take care of your community members' children even if you do not have children yourself.
Now obviously you would want to get to know the community before becoming a part of it, but would you be open to the idea?