1. At the start of the reading, the author gives examples of

1. At the start of the reading, the author gives examples of communities where groups such as the NAACP and VFW used to be very strong, with many members. These groups are now finding that they have far fewer members than they used to. The author quotes one community leader as saying ‘Kids today just aren’t joiners’. He’s talking about the generation that most likely includes you (if you are a traditional-aged student). What do you think of this statement? Why do you think young adults today are less interested in joining social, community and religious groups than they were 40 years ago? Please describe the social, community and/or religious groups of which you are a part.2. On approximately page 6, the author distinguishes between ‘specific’ and ‘generalizable’ social capital. What is the difference between the two? Describe an example in your life where you experience ‘specific’ social capital within a group and where you experience ‘generalizable’ social capital within a group.3. On approximately page 9, the author states ‘Our national myths often exaggerate the role of individual heroes and understate the importance of collective effort.’ What does the author mean by this quote? Why is it a problem if our nation tends to do this? What impact does this have on social capital?4. Share a question about this reading. For example, you could ask a group member their opinion about a quote in the article or ask for clarification about an idea.