ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Bedroom community

A bedroom community is a place where people live but mainly use to sleep and relax after working or studying in another place far away. Imagine that you and your family live in a cozy and comfortable house on the outskirts of a big city. Every morning, your parents wake up early, go to work, and spend most of the day in the city, where they have their jobs, meet friends, and do shopping. You and your siblings go to school or daycare, learn new things, and play with your friends all day long. Since the city is quite far from your house, your parents prefer to come back home late in the evening, have dinner with you, watch some TV, and go to bed. They don't go out too much in your neighborhood because there aren't many things to do or see there. However, they love the quietness, the fresh air, and the nature that surround your house. They also enjoy the sense of community among the neighbors, who help each other, share stories and experiences, and organize small events from time to time. That's why your neighborhood is called a bedroom community, because most people who live there use it mainly as a place to sleep and recharge their batteries before facing another busy day in the city.