Growing up in a small town might seem boring at times, but when you compare it to being raised in a large city, there’s really no contest. Small towns make up most of Texas, after all, and many who moved to a big city later on have their roots in a tiny town somewhere. If you grew up in small town Texas, you will definitely remember the reasons why there’s no better place to spend your childhood.

  1. There’s never a shortage of wide open spaces to play in and fields to aimlessly wander through.

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  1. You get to wake up to peaceful scenery like this everyday.

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  1. You don’t have to deal with this every single day on your way to work…or anywhere, for that matter.

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  1. You won’t find many corporate giants in these towns…it’s all about small, local businesses.

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  1. The only lights you see at night are the ones from the brilliant stars shining brightly above.

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  1. Nothing obstructs your view of a beautiful Texas sunset…you get to see it in all its glory.

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  1. People in small towns know the value of hard work, and have been raised to give 100% in everything they do.

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  1. Neighbors are actually neighborly, and will sit down and have a conversation with you no matter how busy life gets.

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  1. Porch sittin’ is a perfectly acceptable activity, because there’s no better place to relax and take in the beauty of life than from your own front porch.

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  1. If you need a little excitement, you can just go root for your favorite high school football team on Friday nights!

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  1. When you have to go into the city for something, it seems like a ridiculously exciting, fun adventure.

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  1. It might seem a little boring, bland, and too quiet sometimes, but it’s home, and there’s no place you’d rather have childhood memories than here.

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What other reasons can you think of why growing up in a small town in Texas is better than anywhere else? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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AgriLife/Flickr

U.S. Department of Agriculture/Flickr

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Phillip Shoffner/Flickr

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