Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: common house meals

[Sharon Villines (sharonvillines]

> stipulating that those who want to eat should
> cook or clean makes sense.  I think I would feel resentful
> if some people got to participate without having to
> contribute any labor.

We are dealing with this issue here too. We haven't started regular meals
yet so it is all hypothetical. But in addition to the concerns about having
people cook who really don't want to (and others having to eat the food--bad
karma), the issue for me is what does this mean for other kinds of work in
the community?

Do people who look at the flowers have to plant them? Do people who pay
their condo fees have to do the bookkeeping? Can only people with children
provide child care?

If someone is working long hours as treasurer, do they also have to cook in
order to eat? 

I _think_ I would rather see all work for the community valued equally. Some
will cook more and others will be working in the garden more. Some will be
doing computer support and others kid support. Having everyone required to
do everything seems a prescription for burnout.

Sharon
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Sharon Villines
Takoma Village Cohousing, Washington DC
http://www.takomavillage.org


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