Wouldn't say thats entirely true, we used to go group together on day trips, outings , social events ...etc.
I have to admit though they do get over controlling on certain matters, but thats cultivated by the ensuing power established by elders.
Such as birthdays, mother's day, father's day, sometimes too much power can bring on inappreciable consequences.
They overly infuse the JW persona and identity to alarming heights because they are paranoid about
the organization's image.