Parents' generation has little vanity, which is mainly influenced by different social backgrounds and times. Most of them have experienced the Cultural Revolution, reform and opening up and other historical events, which have had a profound impact on their values, concepts and ways of thinking. In these historical events, their pursuit of material wealth is no longer the main purpose of their lives, but pays more attention to realizing social values and pursuing the improvement of personal quality and internal quality. In addition, the background and social environment of parents' generation are different, and personal achievements and status mainly depend on their own efforts and struggles. Therefore, they pay more attention to their own ability and education, rather than the accumulation of external material wealth. In addition, most of the parents' generation do not enjoy the richness and convenience of material conditions, so they pay more attention to thrift and practicality. In a word, the vanity of parents' generation is very small, which is mainly influenced by social background, historical events and social environment. They pay more attention to the improvement of social values and personal qualities, rather than pursuing external material wealth.

If you want to avoid vanity, you can consider the following points: 1. Pay attention to internal quality: pay attention to personal internal quality and personality charm, including emotional intelligence, social skills, communication skills, listening skills, etc. Can be improved through study and practice. 2. Grateful life: Pay more attention to gratitude and cherish everything in front of you, both material and spiritual. 3. Get rid of comparative psychology: Don't always judge yourself by other people's standards, everyone is unique. Believe in your ability and value, and believe in your choice. 4. Cultivate values: form healthy values, recognize your own advantages and disadvantages, constantly explore your own potential and give play to your own advantages. 5. Participate in public welfare: By participating in public welfare activities, paying attention to and helping people in need, you can experience real happiness and enhance your social value and sense of social responsibility. In a word, to avoid the trouble of vanity, we need to establish correct values and outlook on life, pay attention to our own internal quality and strength, do a good job of self-management and constantly improve our own quality and strength.