Writing stuff down. My dad had notebooks for every job and I used to think it was old man nonsense, now I run a shop and half my life is scribbled notes so I don't forget who needed a call back.

Living in small houses.  you don't need that much space.  You don't need that much stuff.

Sitting on a porch and doing nothing but listening to nature.

Kicking the kids out of the house after Saturday Morning Cartoons until dinner time. Also, Saturday Morning Cartoons.

Using a clothesline to dry laundry in the summer. That electric dryer costs a fortune in electricity needlessly and brings in hot outside air to equalize pressure inside the home.

Unionizing and working for a collective good rather than an "I got mine" or "Every man for himself" attitude.

Learning to behave in public and speak with strangers.

Living within our means.

Not tolerating the nonsense corporations and politicians are subjecting us to.

Willing to sacrifice being your kid's friend so you can be their parent first.

They understood that not every feeling deserves an audience, and we've somehow turned every passing emotion into public content.

Having hobbies. Why 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.

This may shock many Redditors, who by definition choose to spend our free time reading and writing ...

Most people now do not know how to read or spell.

Learning how to repair and mend things.

Allowing children some independence so they can learn how to behave in the world.

My husband and I joined a weekly bowling league and it’s opened up so many friendships. It’s so interesting because you make friends with people your own age and then also have a 75 year old bestie name Arnold.

One of the best things we’ve done!