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/^t/Above all, families are used to meet more often together and socialize. Parents and children seem to have more time for chattering and sharing their interests. Parents do not need to be afraid of children being kidnapped or knocked down, knowing they are playing in the garden with the neighbours. In the same way, they seem to know better their children's friends. Yes, the situation is different when their offsprings study at the university and 'fly away' from home. Their contact seems to weaken gradually.