Changes in rural life are inevitable, and people sigh at the vicissitudes of life. Today's rural areas are no longer the places where economic development lagged behind and population loss was the place in the past, but a place that radiated new vitality and prosperity. Families built new houses and bought new cars. These changes stem from the rapid development of the rural economy and the increase in peasant incomes. And the neighbor who bought a car to go home is also a testimony to this change. However, for the neighbor, buying a car is not just a show off, but also the result of his hard work outside the home, and it is part of his pursuit of a happy life.
In recent years, with the rise of rural youth groups, they have chosen to go out to work and improve the quality of life of their families through hard work. One of them was a neighbor, who chose to work in Shanghai and slowly gained a foothold in the market with his hard work and ability. He waited at the market every morning at dawn, and this diligence and hard work made him favored by his employers, and his monthly income was quite considerable. However, this kind of life is not easy, the cost of living in Shanghai is high, in order to save some living expenses, he sometimes can't even take care of the normal three meals, and can only eat some simple food to fill his stomach. This industrious and frugal lifestyle allows him to save some money every month to pay for his children's living expenses and school fees.
Although he lived a frugal life, he always had a desire in his heart to own a car of his own. So, he saved some money to learn to drive and got a driver's license. After getting his driver's license, he began to be fascinated by the car world, he would understand the car emperor ** to see the car, and he would also participate in auto shows and visit 4S stores. His love and desire for cars made him want to buy them more and more, and his hands itched. In the end, he made up his mind to buy a Baojun 310 of more than 60,000 yuan, although it is not very luxurious, but for him, it is a reward for his own achievements, and it is also a manifestation of a sense of belonging.
After buying the car, he loved the Baojun 310 so much that he would go around the neighborhood every day to admire his car, even though he was not skilled enough to drive. The journey home was 1,300 kilometers long and normally takes 16 to 17 hours, but it took him two days and two nights to get home. The fatigue and difficulties along the way did not dampen his determination, he insisted on walking half of the highway, and the other half chose the national highway, although his hands and feet were shaking and his eyes were dry, but he kept persevering. This trip home has made his Baojun 310 odometer reach 5,000 kilometers. Although he came with joy and pride, some people laughed at his experience, and they laughed at him for showing off. Although these jokes make people laugh, they also reveal the changes in rural society and the existence of the psychology of comparison among farmers.
The changes in the rural areas have not only changed the economic conditions of the peasants, but also changed their values. In this era of globalization, the spread of information is ubiquitous, and the glitz and consumer culture of the city have quietly penetrated into the countryside, becoming the inducement of the comparison mentality of farmers.
Rural people's pursuit of material things and status comparison have become a common mentality. They believe that only through material symbols such as owning a good house and a good car can they gain the recognition and respect of others in society. Therefore, in rural society, buying a car has become a sign of comparison, an indicator of who has money. Rural families who own vehicles not only live a more convenient and comfortable life for themselves, but also gain a higher status and respect in society. This led to more farmers buying cars to meet social needs, and to be different from the envy and jealousy of their neighbors.
However, behind this comparison mentality, the family and friendship of rural society gradually faded. Rural people gradually began to put their interests first, and their care and help for each other became less and less. Without the nourishment of family affection, rural society becomes vain and indifferent. The simple neighborhood relations in the countryside in the past have become indifferent, replaced by a competition of interests and a game of comparison. This change in social atmosphere has made rural life no longer as simple and warm as in the past, but replaced by comparison, resentment and contradictions.
I have worked in other places for several years, and I feel very helpless when I return to the countryside in my hometown. Relatives and neighbors always ask me first when they meet me, what my salary is, whether I have a car. This attitude of only valuing material wealth and social status makes me feel very helpless and cold. I used to share my work experience and joie de vivre with them, but they didn't care about it. They only seek material pleasures and ignore spiritual abundance. Regrettably, in today's rural areas, this kind of comparison and materialistic mentality has become the mainstream, and few people pursue self-worth and true happiness. This made me determined to continue to work and live in the city, because I believe that the life of the city is more open and diverse, and people are more equal and respectful, and they will not be bound by comparison and interests.
I believe that the development and transformation of rural areas is a good thing, because it provides farmers with more opportunities and choices. However, in this process, we must also see some problems and confusions in the countryside. The mentality of peasants and the value of material supremacy are both products of the times and the result of the development of material civilization. In the face of these problems, we should guide the peasants to take a correct view of life, attach importance to human affection and friendship, and cultivate positive values. At the same time, the society should also increase support for rural development, provide more employment opportunities and social welfare, so that farmers can live a happy and contented life, and reduce the trouble of comparison and profit first. Only in this way can the rural society truly return to simplicity and warmth, and regain the true human touch.