There may not be much of an age difference between you and your mom. Maybe 20-30 years old. But all the same - you are different generations, so you are very different. You were brought up in different conditions, your childhood passed at different times, perhaps there were different financial conditions. Sometimes your mom's habits annoy you a lot. But, you see, even if they are hopelessly outdated and generally irrelevant, it is very difficult to refuse them. I'm not talking about a bag with bags and a trash can with a newspaper at the bottom, I'm talking about myself harmless habits that you somehow adopted without expecting it, and now you simply complicate them your life.
Your mom's outdated habits you need to get rid of
Something for tea
Previously, people tried to buy everything in reserve. Including at home there should always be something for tea. For example, some cookies and a jar of jam. And now it has become a kind of tradition for you. After all, you can even feed a guest with cookies, who suddenly came to you. But there is no particular need to buy sweets in mountains, because you can always go to the supermarket and buy something tasty. And now in stores there is a huge selection of teas that you can enjoy just like that.
New for a rainy day
You are familiar with this: a new set, a suit, and even some products - mom immediately put it in the closet, leaving it for later. A very bad habit, because now many young people do this too. For example, they buy new household appliances and store them in a box in the closet, using the same old ones. In fact, the parents not only tried to postpone something for a rainy day, but also could not part with what they were used to. Therefore, urgently "remove" such a habit from your life.
Lay the table for guests
It has long been the custom that if guests are to come, then you need to set a varied rich table for them. It was necessary to feed the guests to the full, even if for this it was necessary to stand for half a day at the stove. Yes, before a gorgeous feast was a sign of hospitality, now everything is completely different.
Public opinion
Your mom may still be worried about what acquaintances, friends, neighbors, relatives, and even bystanders will think of her. She was always dependent on other people's opinions. But now everyone around is saying that it is very difficult to live with an eye on others. And it's true, the main thing is that you like what you do, what you are fond of and how you dress. And you shouldn't care about someone else's opinion.
Old things
I have already said about new things. And your mother, most likely, does not throw out old ones. She turns all worn-out pants and stretched T-shirts into home clothes. Perhaps to some it seems economical, but it is much better to send old things to rags, and buy beautiful home suits for the house.
Purchase in reserve
The shortage in Soviet times led to the fact that our parents tried, whenever possible, to fill all kitchen cabinets with cereals to the dump, and the food was bought for future use. Sometimes this was even for several years ahead! And, oh, horror, some people continue to use this habit even now. But now we live in a different time, there is no shortage, you can always go to the store and buy what you need.
I understand that your and my mother's habits may seem stupid, useless and annoying, but in fact there is nothing wrong with them. It is quite difficult to overcome your habits and upbringing, but it is possible. And do not forget that in the eyes of our children we will definitely also be like that in the very near future! Therefore, be patient with your parents, just try to teach them something new and instill in them your habits!
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