From vintage crockery to a whisky set reserved for special guests, members of the Feel Good family shared the treasured items their parents protected at all costs.
By Bulelwa Hoala
Every family has that one item in the house that you weren’t allowed to touch or use as a child. And in some cases, the rule still applies today.
Whether they are prized possessions or items reserved for special occasions, these belongings are protected at all costs.
Andy Maqondwana asked members of the Feel Good family to share their personal stories about their parents’ most precious items.
“What do you think is your parents’ most prized possession? You know the one you weren’t allowed to touch or use. In fact, you probably still aren’t allowed to use it today,” Andy asked.
The responses flooded in, proving that many South African households have similar traditions.
One caller said her mother’s most treasured possession is a vintage crockery set.
“So my mom’s most prized possession is her crockery. Apparently, it was bought in 1987 when she started working. I don’t even know what brand it is and I couldn’t care less. I always tell her that one day she’s going to die, leave things behind and people will happily use them,” she said.
Another caller said her father’s toolbox was strictly off limits when she was a child.
“The one thing my dad never allowed me to touch was his toolbox. Not a nail, not a hammer, not a screw, not a drill. I had to wait more than 30 years before I could finally take something out of that toolbox and use it.”
For another member of the Kaya 959 family, it was a whisky set that was only used for visitors.
“At home there’s this whisky set. My grandparents don’t even drink alcohol, but the full set only comes out when relatives from far away come to visit.”
Andy could relate, sharing her own story about a certain champagne glass set that has never been used. Or is it martini glasses?
Either way, she highlighted that if anything, our parents have passed down the importance of not only taking care of but also preserving the things we value the most.
Listen to the full conversation in the podcast below:
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