Being conservative is like having a favorite blanket that you always want to keep with you because it makes you feel safe and comfortable. It means liking things the way they are and not wanting them to change too much. Just like you might not want to try a new food because you love your favorite macaroni and cheese, a conservative person might feel the same way about their ideas and how things are done.
Think of a garden where you’ve planted seeds. A conservative gardener might want to keep the garden the same every year, planting the same flowers because they know they will grow well and look pretty. They might not want to try new flowers because they are happy with what they have and don’t want to risk it not working out.
Imagine a castle with strong walls. Being conservative is like wanting to keep those walls strong and not change them because they have protected everyone inside for a long time. Change can be scary, like knocking down a wall, so a conservative person might prefer to fix the walls instead of building new ones.