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8 Old-Fashioned Phrases Boomer Parents Told Their Kids That Actually Turned Out To Be Right

8 Old-Fashioned Phrases Boomer Parents Told Their Kids That Actually Turned Out To Be Right

Published by Jenni Sidey

When we were growing up, we didn’t always think the old-fashioned phrases our baby boomer parents repeated made much sense. Maybe sometimes we even chose not to listen at all.  However, as adults now, more and more of the lessons and advice our parents gave us start to prove themselves to be true. Little sayings they repeated endlessly now feel like laws we all live by. Some of these sayings apply to all situations, some only to very few situations. Either way, our boomer parents clearly knew what they were talking about. Here are the eight old-fashioned phrases our baby boomer parents said often that actually turned out to be right: 1. ‘Life isn’t always fair’ We all know this one is true. My parents used to say this to me when my sister and I were fighting or when she got something I didn’t. What I never realized before was that it honestly applies across every age and area of life. As we grow up we learn that if you spend all of your …

People Who Grew Up Poor Often Have These 11 Habits As Adults

People Who Grew Up Poor Often Have These 11 Habits As Adults

Published by Jenni Sidey

Growing up poor shapes a person in ways that don’t disappear just because circumstances change later on. Long after financial stability improves, many adults still carry habits formed during years when resources were limited, and uncertainty was constant. These behaviors often develop quietly, rooted in survival, observation, and the need to make things last. What looks like frugality, caution, or hyper-independence on the surface is often the result of adapting early to an unpredictable environment. Childhood scarcity can influence decision-making, stress responses, and emotional regulation well into adulthood. People who grew up poor often learned to anticipate loss, manage without support, and stay alert to potential setbacks. Some of these habits become strengths, while others can be exhausting to carry forever. Together, they tell a story about resilience, resourcefulness, and the lasting impact of growing up with less than enough. People who grew up poor often have these 11 habits as adults 1. Worrying about having enough food Drazen Zigic | Shutterstock Food security means you have unlimited access to safe, nutritionally adequate food. In …

Schools Today No Longer Teach Kids These 11 Old-Fashioned Lessons

Schools Today No Longer Teach Kids These 11 Old-Fashioned Lessons

Published by Jenni Sidey

Like all social norms and institutions in our culture, schools and education have drastically changed over the last few decades. Obviously, there’s the emergence of technology and screens that have created a slew of new circumstances for teachers and students. An emphasis on testing-focused curricula also impacted the way students learn and digest information. However, on top of changes to lessons and educational tools, schools today no longer teach kids these old-fashioned lessons. From the importance of timeliness to being comfortable with boredom without constant stimulation, kids today are missing out on these old-school lessons that their counterparts just a few decades ago had the privilege of learning and bringing into their daily lives. Schools today no longer teach kids these 11 old-fashioned lessons 1. How to sit with boredom without constant stimulation MAYA LAB | Shutterstock Despite being woven into curricula and implemented in classrooms today, screen time and technology play a negative role in childhood development, at least according to a Cureus study. Not only does it harm cognitive skills like problem-solving and memory, …

If You Grew Up Doing These 11 Things, You’ve Probably Had To Solve All Of Your Problems Alone

If You Grew Up Doing These 11 Things, You’ve Probably Had To Solve All Of Your Problems Alone

Published by Jenni Sidey

If you have felt emotionally drained or alone for most of your life, you probably learned early on that relying on yourself was the safest option. When kids grow up solving their own problems, they often carry that self-reliance into adulthood, even when it starts to hurt. Struggling to ask for help, keeping emotions bottled up, or feeling uncomfortable depending on others usually does not come from nowhere. As business adviser Jayson Lasala explains, people who isolate themselves when overwhelmed are often the same ones who were forced to handle too much on their own as children. So what kinds of problems did you have to solve growing up, and how did that shape the way you relate to people now? If you grew up doing these 11 things, there is a good chance you learned early that no one else was coming to help. If you grew up doing these 11 things, you’ve probably had to solve all of your problems alone  1. You took on adult responsibilities too early PBXStudio / Shutterstock If …

People Who Were Kids In The 1960s Learned These 11 Life Lessons That Are Sadly Rare Today

People Who Were Kids In The 1960s Learned These 11 Life Lessons That Are Sadly Rare Today

Published by Jenni Sidey

People who were kids in the 1960s, largely late baby boomers and older Gen Xers, learned many life lessons that are sadly rare today, given the rise of gentle and overprotective parenting trends.  Without cell phones to distract them from boredom and unrealistic expectations of parents to be “perfect,” these kids had to learn resilience and a work ethic on their own time and through their own effort. They didn’t have parents who came to their rescue at the slightest sign of discomfort and were often taught the art of independence before they knew what it took to maintain. People who were kids in the 1960s learned these 11 life lessons that are sadly rare today 1. How to entertain themselves without a screen PeopleImages | Shutterstock.com Many kids today are immediately encouraged to use screens as a distraction by their parents or solve their problems with mindless entertainment, but for kids just a few decades ago, unsupervised play outside was the solution. They were expected to manage their own boredom and find ways to …

Kids Who Were Never Told No Growing Up Usually Do These 11 Entitled Things As Adults

Kids Who Were Never Told No Growing Up Usually Do These 11 Entitled Things As Adults

Published by Jenni Sidey

When kids grow up without hearing the word “no,” it can feel loving in the moment. But psychology suggests that never saying no to your children often creates long-term problems. Boundaries are how children learn to tolerate frustration, take accountability, and respect others. Without them, many never develop the emotional skills needed to navigate adulthood gracefully. Instead of resilience, they’re left with a sense that the world should bend to their needs. As adults, these patterns may show up in more subtle, socially disruptive ways. Entitlement often looks like defensiveness, impatience, or chronic dissatisfaction rather than outright arrogance. What’s tricky is that these behaviors are easy to excuse as personality quirks, even when they repeatedly strain relationships. Kids who were never told no growing up usually do these 11 entitled things as adults 1. They have poor self-control Tavarius | Shutterstock Kids who were never told no growing up usually have poor self-control as adults. They were always given a golden spoon since they were little. With the best money could buy, these kids never …