Is it true that communities are playing significant role in nurturing cultural values of our society.?

Question

Is it true that communities are playing significant role in nurturing cultural values of our society.?

Answer 1

Communties should. Because if communities don't who or what will? Something will fill that van Gennep Rites of Passage void and for those who aren't getting what they need via FAMILY, school, religious and social clubs/organizations, they may be drawn to 'gangs' instead.