Odds are that if you’re reading these words, you’re very privileged. For one, you’ve had the ability to learn how to read. And secondly, you clearly have access to modern tech and the internet. It’s easy to forget just how lucky we are—we start taking things for granted.
Reddit users started sharing all the things that they believe most people don’t realize are actually privileges. From being able to keep your home warm whenever you want to having a body that functions well and having access to clean drinking water and more.
You’ll find the biggest privileges many of us are taking for granted below, dear Pandas. Upvote the ones you agree with and, if you think there’s something missing, be sure to share it in the comments. What do you think is the biggest privilege people tend to ignore? How do you think we can become more aware of the positives in our lives? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Also, check out Bored Panda's interview with fitness expert Jack Bly about the importance of gratitude and its role in helping us recognize our privileges.
#22
Guaranteed next meal. Food insecurity is terrifying. I have been fortunate that coming from a poor family, I always had food. Thinking of all the kids who were out of school due to COVID that were on free and reduced meals breaks my heart.
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132points
#24
Not having glass or barbwires over every wall, not having bars over every window, leaving the door unlocked at night and most likely being fine, etc
Here in Argentina we have our personal jails while the criminals roam the streets
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121points
#27
Being able to ask "what are we going to eat" and not "are we going to eat" I cannot express how greatful I am to have a fridge full of food everyday because I know that in other parts of the world some people go days without eating and sometimes have to resort to eating rotten food. It's awful to think that such terrible conditions exist. I'm just so happy to be privileged enough to have better living arrangements. I just wish other Americans could see how lucky and privileged we actually are.
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114points
#28
Sleeping until you are ready to wake up.
Some of us feel its a privilege (a desire to 'sleep in'), but when you work with or know someone who is trying to survive on 3-4 hours a day due to multiple jobs, medical reasons, or lack of shelter, it becomes much clearer.
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114points
#30
If your life is so good that your biggest problems are minor inconveniences, you don’t appreciate just how easy you’ve got it.
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103points
#34
Free K-12 education and literacy in general.
K-12 meaning primary/elementary and secondary school, wherever you are from. From 5 years old to 17 or 18 years old. We call it K-12 in the Us (K meaning Kindergarten, through grade 12).
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100points
#35
Having a healthy body. Existing without constant reminders that you're inside of a dying animal. Doesn't last forever, especially if you don't take care of yourself (I didn't).
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98points
#37
Ignorance - being blissfully unaware of the struggles of others because those struggles aren't something you've ever even had to consider.
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93points
#39
Basically everything. A lot of people worldwide are born homeless.
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80points
#40
Having your parents pay and provide you with education throughout your school years
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79points
