Why is civic responsibility important to your democracy?

Let us imagine a country as a huge family, with its commander in chief (The father). Serving along with him are those who are given certain responsibilities (The mother and older children). All council with each other as to be best way to train their troops (The children) in their individual responsibilities. A well trained army, commanded by wise commanders and loyal troops can defend their allotted areas (The home) without being told what to do. They know that their training over a certain period of time will stand them in good stead to be able to follow orders without question. In doing so their areas of responsibility will be safe guarded against all who try to invade their country and subject the population to servitude. (Outside influences trying to break up the family). A well trained army (Family) can face any danger with the knowledge that they will be the victors. An army is made up of well trained squads (Individual families) who know that their safety and that of the army as a whole, depends upon their obeying orders.