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submitted 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) by dessalines@lemmy.ml to c/usa@lemmy.ml
 

This is really a monumental societal change.

3rd spaces are nearly completely destroyed, and online seems to be the main option for ppl now.

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[โ€“] tazeycrazy@feddit.uk 15 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Neighbors is an interesting metric. Holding steady and now beating collage.

[โ€“] dessalines@lemmy.ml 13 points 10 months ago

If neighbors means "near the parents home", then it makes sense. Many go to colleges in different cities, then don't stay, and lose touch with their college social circles, but the families near your parents home keep a consistent connection.