10 Classic Things Your Boomer Parents Said That Still Make Sense Today

  • Publish date: Sunday، 21 September 2025 Reading time: 1 min read

If You Want Something Done Right, Do It Yourself

A Stitch in Time Saves Nine

Money Doesn't Grow on Trees

Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover

Your Word Is Your Bond

Waste Not, Want Not

This Too Shall Pass

Look Someone in the Eye When You Speak to Them

Practice Makes Perfect

Always Have a Thank-You Note Ready

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Every generation develops its own lexicon of advice, often delivered by parents with a tone of unwavering certainty. While the world has transformed dramatically since the post-war era, the core wisdom embedded in many classic "Boomer-isms" has proven remarkably resilient. These phrases, sometimes met with eye-rolls, are less about outdated norms and more about timeless principles of practicality, financial sense, and personal responsibility. Revisiting them today reveals a foundation of common sense that is just as applicable now as it was then.

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