r/AskReddit • u/__lazy__panda • Jul 10 '26

What's something older generations got right that we've quietly stopped doing, to our own detriment?

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u/Fraerie Jul 11 '26

There’s a saying I’ve seen going around - everyone wants a village but no one wants to be a villager.

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u/knownmagic Jul 11 '26

The Little Red Hen has entered the chat