1. Do you think neighbours are important?

I think neighbours are very important because they are some of the people that you are
around everyday. If you ever have a problem you may need to ask a neighbours for help,
since they are right nearby.

If you are new in a place, you can always ask a neighbour where to find something. And they
are also right there if you are in danger and knowing they are there might make you stronger
or less afraid

2. What are the qualities of a good neighbour?

I think the most important quality of a good neighbour is friendliness. For example, saying

“hello” when you see each other is a good quality

I often speak to my neighbours and try to be friendly because one day I might be lonely and
sad, and if I have been friendly to my neighbours they will be friendly to me and cheer me
up. I also like my neighbours to be patient and honest

If I make noise and disturb them, I would like them not to get angry but to just tell me that
the noise is bothering them. I also think neighbours should be polite and not disturb each
other unnecessarily.

3. Now that most people watch a lot of TV, how has it affected relationship with
neighbours?

I think TV watching has had a very bad effect on relationships between neightbours. In the
old days, people would go out for a walk in the evening or sit outside their houses.

They would make friends and keep up with what was happening in their neighborhood. But
now, many people just plop down in front of TV in the evening and are “couch potatoes”.

Having this kind of habit keeps people from being able to build close relationships with their
neighbours and even members of their own family.

4. Do you think it’s important to teach children how to have good relations with
neighbours?

I think it’s important for children to be polite to neighbours. If your children offend your
neighbours then it’s hard for you to have a good relationship with your neighbours because
they will be upset by what your children have done.
One thing that is important for children to lean in life is how to relate to others. It is actually a
good opportunity for them to learn this in their interactions with the people they live close to

5. How has the relationship between neighbours changed over the last 20 years?

I think that 20 years ago people cared more about each other. I think that neighbours saw
themselves as a kind of group to help each other. But now with so much violence and
dishonesty in the world today, I think many people are afraid to get involved with others.

They don’t know if they might be taken advantage of or get in trouble in some way. However
I think that inside, people want to find friends and they want to love. As Mother Theresa said,
“Everyone, no matter what color or creed, want to love and be loved".

I believe that even though we may not be perfect, I think we all would like to live
harmoniously with our neighbours and others around us.

6. What are some of the qualities of a good community?

I think the most important quality of a good community is to be unified. That doesn’t mean
that every single person has to think exactly the same thing, because that is not possible.

But I think they should have the sample ideals. In other words, to be compassionate and
concerned about each other, to want to be honest and trustworthy.

I know this sounds idealistic, but if you only want to better yourself and live to make yourself
rich or more comfortable, you soon find that nothing makes you happy anymore.

But if you can incorporate giving into your lifestyle then you don’t lose the joy of living