I never once questioned my parents income; it was never a discussion.
I didn’t eat a lot of fast food because it was considered a treat, not a food group.
I ate homemade meals consisting of meat, potatoes and vegetables – (which were not an optional choice).
No vegetables, no dessert!
I grew up during a time when we mowed lawns, pulled weeds, and helped neighbor’s with chores to be able to earn our own money.
I by no means was given everything I wanted.
I went outside a lot to play, to ride bikes, run with friends, play hide and seek, or went swimming.
I rarely just sat inside the house.
Bottled water was unheard of. If we had a coke, it was in a glass bottle and we didn’t break the bottle when finished. We saved it and cashed it back in at the shops for a sweet.
After school, I came home and did homework and chores, before going outside or having friends over. I would ride my bike for hours. I had to tell our parents where I was going, who I was going with and be home when the street lights came on!
You LEARNED from your parents instead of disrespecting them and treating them as if they knew absolutely nothing. What they said was LAW and you did not question it and you had better know it!
I watched what we said around our elders because I knew if I disrespected any grown-up I would get a real beatin, it wasn’t called abuse, it was called discipline!
I held doors, carried the shopping and gave up my seat for an older person without being asked.
You didn’t hear swear words on the radio in songs or TV. And I don’t remember ever being bored!