When I was in my hometown for the Chinese New Year this year, I found that the living facilities in the countryside were complete, and household appliances were readily available. But it just gives people the impression of being dirty and messy. To sum up, the current countryside should do subtraction.
In many rural areas of China, it is common to find that farmers seem to have a habit of "reluctant to throw away", resulting in their homes being piled up with all kinds of old things, and even becoming a mess. What is the reason behind this phenomenon?
First of all, this habit may be related to the cherishing and frugality in traditional Chinese rural culture. Many of the older generation of farmers had experienced poverty and hardship, and they were accustomed to saving everything that might be useful in case they might be used in the future. As a result, the home is full of all kinds of old household appliances, discarded items and sundries, which makes the home look very crowded, and even affects the living environment and cleanliness of the family.
Second, the economic conditions and living environment in rural areas are also one of the important reasons for this phenomenon. Rural consumption levels and purchasing power are lower than in cities, and many farmers cannot afford to buy new furniture and items, so they can only continue to use old items or try to extend the life of items by repairing and reusing them.
Finally, this habit also reflects the farmers' emotional attachment and memories of objects. Many of the objects may be testimonies of their hard work or struggle, so they have a special emotional connection to these objects and are not willing to throw them away easily. In particular, some old furniture, household items and tools may carry the childhood memories and family history of the farmers, so it is difficult to part with them.
To sum up, China's rural areas should actively advocate the concept of subtraction, guide farmers to treat old things rationally, and gradually change the habit of "reluctant to throw away".