Town Square in La Haucana
When we first arrived our family couldn’t help but notice the freedoms here in Mexico. There is a lot less laws and governmental control. I must admit, I like this about Mexico. In America, we have ordinances for everything. Now, after being here for awhile, I am respecting many of the laws in America, like honor thy neighbors’ sleep (put in my terms). These laws are making a lot more sense to me.
Teens and children alike drive cars, motorcycles, mopeds and trucks
Kids and teens drink alcohol and have it offered to them at fiestas.
Anyone can operate a business, just open the door. Cleanliness not a requirement.
Don’t have to follow traffic laws. Most aggressive wins. Stop signs are just for looks. Drive extra fast. Pass everyone you can on blind corners honking. Use brakes abruptly. What are pedestrians?????? (Many animals, even large animals like cows and horses, get killed on the highways).
Young children purchase and use fireworks with no adult supervision.
Loud fire-crackers are used randomly. It sounds like TNT blowing up.
Very young couples marry and have children.
No minivans or seatbelts necessary. Just load up in the back of the pickup and pack in tightly.
Haul your donkey or horse in the back of a small Toyota truck while still sitting on it. LOL!
Ride your donkey to town down the middle of the cobble-stone street in between the rest of traffic.
Entrepreneurship is alive and well. Peddle your goods. Stand at all speed bumps and stop signs to knock on windows
Cook whatever food you want (on the street), wherever you want and then sell it.
No prescription needed. Walk into the pharmacy and just ask for it.
Build onto your house anytime you want without asking authorities.
Throw your garbage down anywhere anytime. Burn the litter down the streets.
Clean bathrooms not necessary. Provide your own TP everywhere you go.
Burn your household garbage all hours of the day
Dogs roam the streets and sleep in the roads and market places.
These are a few ways that Mexico culture is different than our own. I am sure there are many more that haven’t yet been obvious to me. Mike thinks kids would have more fun growing up here without all the rules we have in the USA. ~T
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