15 Things That Are Considered "Normal" In 2024 That Are Secretly Kinda Weird

There are certain things that, as a society, we have just learned to accept as "normal," whether we agree with them or not. This Reddit thread shared those things and how people feel about them. Here is what some people shared:

1. "I disagree with everyone being expected to be 'on call' just because we have a cellphone. It's nice to be able to talk to someone whenever you want, but some people treat it like an electronic leash. I have turned my phone on silent for a couple of years because I don't like that it pulls my attention away from the present moment, and some people take it the wrong way."

2. "Thinking you can always find a better partner so that even after years of a happy relationship, you leave because it gets mundane."

— u/EveryDisaster7018

3. "Family vlogs. Kids have no say in these things. There are weird and dangerous people out there."

— u/DutchOnionKnight

4. "The romanticization of hustle culture and grinding 24/7. It's like taking a break or valuing leisure time is sacrilege. The societal pressure to be constantly productive and the guilt that comes with 'wasting time' is deteriorating our mental health. Life's not just about climbing ladders; sometimes, you must sit back and admire the view, too."

— u/LilyTurner94

5. "The whole ‘ghosting’ trend — since when did vanishing like a magician’s trick become the go-to for breaking up? At this rate, we should all start working on our best ‘now you see me, now you don’t’ routine! I would always prefer being straight up if I'm not interested rather than leaving them wondering."

— u/saShae_away

6. "Everything being a subscription service."

7. "Sex/hookup culture, including open relationships, excessive porn consumption and justification of replacing intimacy in relationship with it, treating sex work as a regular job."

— u/mvdziula

8. "Smart phones. The effects are profound."

— u/Mewse_

9. "Children using beauty products should be condemned. My 11-year-old cousin uses every makeup product out there. She literally has five drawers full of stuff just to do her makeup. My aunt always complains that she sits in her room all day doing her makeup. I have nothing against children exploring those things, but that’s excessive. Sadly, my aunt and uncle don’t use their authority to stop/teach her. And it’s not just her, but her classmates, too. I don’t think that many beauty products benefit children."

10. "Buying bottled water. Come on, people. It's easy to bring your own and refill it. Water is so overpriced now, and endless plastic bottles are bad for the environment. Also, littering. Just put your stuff in the bin, not on the street. It's not hard."

— u/LordBoomDiddly

11. "Kids are being given phones/tablets to keep them occupied every time they go out. It would be nice if parents helped their kids learn to have patience and manners and behave appropriately in public. How else are they going to learn if you never even try?"

12. "The idea that you need 15 different streams of income to achieve financial freedom. It's somewhat a reality nowadays but I really think that's messed up."

— u/RemoteControlledMan

13. "Being surprised that someone in their 20s or 30s is married. Telling young people they can buy a house if they 'adjust their budget.'"

— u/Vicioxis

14. "Cell phone conversations. Turn the external speaker off, put the phone to your ear, and stop yelling. Not everyone wants to listen to your conversation."

15. "Having children with people that you're not married to. A child is more of a commitment than a marriage license."

— u/chaepeumeon

Are there any things you can think of that are normalized nowadays but you disagree with? If so, share them with me in the comments below!