‘What’s something previous generations did that we’ve quietly stopped doing to our detriment?’ – 17 ways of life that need to make a comeback

10.

‘Shame. A baseline sense of the concept of shame. To create a massive fucking spectacle of yourself for no reason but entitlement and attention was severely frowned upon. A little shame and humility goes a long way for a civilized society.’
-ColonelBelmont

11.

‘House parties! Growing up as a child in the 80s we were constantly at house parties and it was so much fun. Sometimes there would be a theme, like Vicars and tarts (which I know is terrible by modern standards) but there would be a core of 50-60 people just socialising on a regular basis. My parents used to get 200-300 Christmas cards every year.

‘We just don’t do this anymore. The only house parties are when teenagers’ parents go away!’
-BlackcatLucifer

12.

‘Patience. Being alone with your thoughts. Being comfortable with boredom.

‘Now we expect to fill all time with entertainment. Not because we are worse humans, but because we suddenly can.’
-Trick-Grand4667

13.

‘Willing to sacrifice being your kid’s friend so you can be their parent first’
-BestDig2669

14.

‘Having hobbies. Why the fuck does no one have hobbies anymore?! I’m a weirdo and a nerd at my workplace for having stuff I like doing in my spare time other than scrolling or watching shows.’
-maroontiefling

15.

‘Reading.

‘And surprisingly, boredom. We never need to feel boredom anymore but it has a function. It pushes you to do or learn new things and to be patient.’
–throwaway012984576

16.

‘Writing thank you notes. I always send cards to my grandma’s and such after holidays and birthdays.’
-GrandmasBlueWaffles

17.

‘Punching Nazis’
-Calm_Buddy_1369

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