In this small village, every house seems to have undergone a sea change. The exterior of the house is gradually modernized, with floors constantly climbing, while the interior is designed to be villa-like luxury, even equipped with a small garden and exclusive parking. These changes have given the village a foreign atmosphere and become a way of life for the people.
At the same time, some families living on the land, especially those with daughters, lay flat early. Parents who are over fifty years old, once their daughter gets married, put down their busy work and live a leisurely retirement life. They grow flowers and vegetables in the small garden of the village or at home, or play cards and mahjong with old friends in the village, enjoying the quiet time of the years.
In a small village, every family owns a car. Even if it's not used often, the car has to be placed on the doorstep of the house, adding a touch of grandeur to the whole village. Some people even spend a loan to buy a good car, which not only provides convenience for travel, but also adds face to themselves.
In the past, parents in rural areas were always anxious about their children's marriages and anxious to find suitable partners for them. However, the situation is completely different now. No longer force children to go on blind dates, and no longer emphasize the importance of marriage. There are more and more singles in the countryside, and older leftover women have become commonplace, and everyone seems to be much more relaxed about marriage.
The concept of having children is also quietly changing. The idea of having more children and more blessings in the past is gradually fading, and people now look at fertility more rationally. In a situation where it is already very difficult to raise a child enough, the requirements for a second or third child are gradually reduced, and more people choose to have only one child.
The way of life of rural people is also gradually evolving, the traditional way of cultivating land is gradually declining, land is contracted to others, and fewer and fewer people cultivate land. Young people are going out to work and are reluctant to return home to farm. This change has made the village tranquil, but it has also brought some new problems.
Coverage of social security and health insurance is increasing, and more and more people want to have a stable pension when they retire. The concept of raising children to prevent old age has gradually taken root, and people have begun to pay attention to their social security, hoping to live a stable life in old age.
Compared with the past, people have become more rational about their lives, and there are fewer and fewer people who are overly frugal. People are willing to shop in the bazaar, choose their favorite clothes, and no longer grieve their lives. This change in consumption concept also reflects people's pursuit of quality of life.
Ideas have also become more diverse, and the acceptance of new things has gradually increased. On the streets, the number of people who like to talk is gradually decreasing, and people are more focused on living their own lives and no longer interfering too much with others.
In the fast pace of urban life, people gradually yearn for the quiet life in the countryside. Some villagers shared their rural life on social platforms through **and**, and gained the love of many netizens. This yearning for rural life also reflects the desire for inner peace in modern society.
Air conditioning has become the standard in every home, and everyone wants to enjoy the indoor environment comfortably, whether it is a cold winter or a hot summer. This pursuit of a comfortable life makes people pay more attention to the present moment and no longer worry too much about saving. Paying attention to health has become a fashion, and the diet structure has gradually adjusted, and people have reduced their intake of big fish and meat, and increased the proportion of fruits and vegetables. Regular medical check-ups have become the norm, and awareness of disease prevention has gradually increased.
Concepts of life and death are also changing, and funeral rituals are becoming simpler. People gradually stopped pursuing lavish funerals and paid more attention to the expression of filial piety while alive. This transformation makes people cherish every moment of life more and see the true meaning of life.
Awareness of gender equality has gradually taken root in the hearts of the people, and there is no longer a preference for sons. Some families even prefer girls, believing them to be more gentle and considerate. Girls have become more popular in rural areas, and this change is a reflection of people's yearning for an egalitarian society. Some bright young people choose to work hard in the city for a while, and then choose to return to the countryside to retire when they are old. With a retirement salary, they can be self-sufficient and live a peaceful idyllic life, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
In this small village, people's lifestyles are quietly changing. The preconceived notions of the past are gradually being replaced by rationality and modernization, and people pay more attention to the happiness and comfort of the present. This kind of change may be the inevitable development of the times, and it is also people's pursuit of a better life.