Seven Great Things About Growing Up in a Small Town

Moving away to a big city where beautiful people crowd the streets with lavish style was a dream of mine when I was a kid.

However, there are so many lessons I have learned from my hometown that have laid foundations for my life.

1.Small town hospitality. If you have ever been to New York, Los Angeles or San Francisco, you would know that people are in a go-go-go mentality. Life in a small town is a little different. Although life can get busy, we still get to enjoy little acts of kindness, such as people opening doors for us or having your local barista remember your order.

2. You have had the same friends since you were babies. Even if you go weeks or months without catching up on each other’s lives, you know you will always be there for each other. Growing apart is not possible when you have gone through grade school, middle school and high school together. 

3.Your support system is incredible. When you accomplish something, you can almost bet you will be in the local newspaper. And when something tragic happens, you have a whole town standing behind you helping you get back on your feet.

4.When you are from a small town, your local hairdresser, grocery store baggers, coaches and teachers all become family. When options are minimal, it forces you to create relationships with the people around you.

5.Back roads. It takes 10 minutes to go 10 miles, because only five of those minutes is actually in town. The rest are country roads, which means no traffic and no cops to stop you from speeding. Also, the view of open fields and orchards is much better than the view of other people’s bumpers.You can actually see the stars at night. There is nothing better than an open sky and a billion stars lighting up the night. You can not get that in the city.

6.Dating was simple because you knew everyone’s past. And even if you did not, you could count on your best friend to find out. Living in a small town means everyone knows everyone’s business. Yes, I agree that that is not always a good thing, but in this case, I would argue it is.

7.You have to face your problems head on. When there is an uncomfortable situation going on between you and a close friend, employee, boyfriend, etc., you have to tackle the issue head on. Chances are, you are going to see them often. There is no hiding away in a small town.