I like the concept of old fashioned, the times when things were slower paced and family came first. Honestly though I live in a modern world with modern conveniences. I stayed home with the children until they went to school and then I found a job that the end of my day coincided with the school schedule. But now they are older and are seriously influcened by the world. I find myself trying to hold onto old fashioned ideals while my children are leaping into the future. What does being old fashioned mean to you?
Old fashioned can be many things, I suppose. It definetly has to do with celebrating gender differences rather than trying to eliminate them (which only causes confusion). It is cooking meals when many go out to eat or order in. It is placing your family's needs above your own. It is being recpectful such as refering to people as "sir" or "ma'am" rather than "dude" or "hey you". Its being respectful to yourself and others in the way you dress by not showing the world your cleavage or undergarments.
People say I'm old fashioned because I stay home with my kids, wear skirts, believe in modesty and chivalry, plan to homeschool, do most of the cooking and cleaning in our house, and don't get caught up in many things of today such as which actor is dating who.
I think it has a lot to do with seeking to live a simpler life like people used to do.
To me old fashioned is going against the grain, being politically incorrect, putting my husband before my kids, cooking from scratch, growing my own food (which I still have yet to do) I am a housewife, I homeschool one of my three children, I think just the fact that I have been married to the same man for 17 years makes me old fashioned lol
Quoting bekalynne440:
Old fashioned can be many things, I suppose. It definetly has to do with celebrating gender differences rather than trying to eliminate them (which only causes confusion). It is cooking meals when many go out to eat or order in. It is placing your family's needs above your own. It is being recpectful such as refering to people as "sir" or "ma'am" rather than "dude" or "hey you". Its being respectful to yourself and others in the way you dress by not showing the world your cleavage or undergarments.
People say I'm old fashioned because I stay home with my kids, wear skirts, believe in modesty and chivalry, plan to homeschool, do most of the cooking and cleaning in our house, and don't get caught up in many things of today such as which actor is dating who.
I think it has a lot to do with seeking to live a simpler life like people used to do.
I agree wholeheartedly. We taught our girls to say yes sir and yes maam, and people thought we were crazy. Its called manners, which is something that is completely lacking in todays society. When someone holds a door for me I always say thank you, and rarely do I ever hear a your welcome. Most people just grunt and walk away.
Quoting AutumnDreamer:
To me old fashioned is going against the grain, being politically incorrect, putting my husband before my kids, cooking from scratch, growing my own food (which I still have yet to do) I am a housewife, I homeschool one of my three children, I think just the fact that I have been married to the same man for 17 years makes me old fashioned lol
Well put, I love politically incorrect.
I love and respect my husband. I don't understand women who love to say how stupid their hubby is and what moronic thing he has done lately.
I believe the bible is just as true on Monday as on Sunday, as inconvenient as that may be for some people.
I don't believe my children are an inconvenience to my life. I don't think that getting rid of them as soon and as often as possible is my goal.
I don't wear skirts every day, but I do believe in being modest in dress and mannerism. A lady should act like a lady.
I don't think a woman is being oppressed if she decides keeping home and respecting her husband are second only to obeying God. God is in charge, and if your husband also obeys God, then you both will naturally have the same beliefs and goals. Which is the whole purpose of "dating" in the first place - to find someone with similar beliefs, morals, and goals. Not to wear skimpy outfits and get drunk and have sex with guys you think are "hot". A Godly man who treats me sweetly but will lay down his life to protect his family (and happens to be very good looking) is extremely "hot" to me! ;)
** Edit ** It just occured to me that this group is not necessarily Christian and wanted to be clear that my above comments were not directed to anyone in this group. I'm sorry if there was any confusion about that.
I agree wholeheartedly. We taught our girls to say yes sir and yes maam, and people thought we were crazy. Its called manners, which is something that is completely lacking in todays society. When someone holds a door for me I always say thank you, and rarely do I ever hear a your welcome. Most people just grunt and walk away.
I am already teaching my 2 year old to say "yes ma'am" to me and "yes sir" to my husband when we tell him to do something or are trying to get something across to him. Some people have told me "he's a kid, not a soldier". I always say its not about "being a little soldier", its about respect.
Honestly, I'm so glad that I began teaching him that. At least with him, when he's willing to say "yes ma'am" he is showing he's being submissive and obedient. When he refuses to say it, he ALWAYS does that because he's trying to be rebelious. I work with him until he's willing to say it. Then he finally gives in, says "Yes ma'am" and does what he's supposed to. Once he's willing to call me "ma'am" he will do whatever else I'm asking. Its such a good tool in helping me to parent, as well as in teaching him respect.
Quoting bekalynne440:
Old fashioned can be many things, I suppose. It definetly has to do with celebrating gender differences rather than trying to eliminate them (which only causes confusion). It is cooking meals when many go out to eat or order in. It is placing your family's needs above your own. It is being recpectful such as refering to people as "sir" or "ma'am" rather than "dude" or "hey you". Its being respectful to yourself and others in the way you dress by not showing the world your cleavage or undergarments.
People say I'm old fashioned because I stay home with my kids, wear skirts, believe in modesty and chivalry, plan to homeschool, do most of the cooking and cleaning in our house, and don't get caught up in many things of today such as which actor is dating who.
I think it has a lot to do with seeking to live a simpler life like people used to do.
Old Fashioned means to me , is raiseing my kids with the Word of God all the way , No matter what this wicked evil world says .... Because I and I only will come face to face to the Lord Jesus Christ in the end of my life , and I do Not want God Almighty to be upset with me for not raising my kids in Gods word . If they turn from God Almighty later in life , It will not be my doing and they will answer for it . the Word of God tells me it is my Husband and I job to being them up in the Word of God .
I stay home and care for my family. i also handle the family finances so i cut back on as much un-needed spending as i can. my family gets home cooked meals (as well as the 2 kids i watch a couple nights a week).
This year we are planting some herb and i hope a few veggie plants to cut back some on the food bill.
summer cloths here tend to be homemade or altered winter clothes.
i don't use mops, it cleans better to actually scrub the floor.
i hang out our clothes and have been talking to hubby about getting a breather washer. that way i can manualy wash clothes without going to a rub board.
we have a big family (6 kids) and have started talking about having more. i hate birth control and don't agree with it. although i am taking the pill to make hubby happy and hope not to have another pregnancy on top of the last one. it was very trying to have two babies to care for. but the pill has never worked for me.
i breastfeed, cloth diaper and even made our own baby food. gerber baby food company has not been around as long as there have been babies. so they survived some how without it.
right now that's about all i can think of. that i believe makes me old fashion that i do.
my views are..... if at all possible someone should stay home be it mom or dad. i personally don't think both parents need to vote. i believe the husband should do that. i believe the husband is the head of the house unless he is no longer around of course. i believe a man's wife speaks volumes for him in her actions and presentation.
trying new things to keep cool
- dlkht
on Dec. 3, 2011 at 9:33 AM