Children in modern-day Maya communities observe and participate in work with people of all ages. Young children in Maya communities such as San Pedro La Laguna have been observed listening in on the work of older children, adults, and elders. These children are expected to observe the activities going on around them in order for their learning to take place. The mix of interaction between age groups in Maya communities is important to their learning. Age segregation does not play an active role in the learning patterns of Maya children, as they interact with both adults and children of all ages. Maya siblings also play an active role in directing each other's learning.