1960s childhood

16 Things Kids Did in the Backyard in the 1960s That Disappeared

16 Things Kids Did in the Backyard in the 1960s That Disappeared

Backyards in the 1960s turned into playgrounds, forts, race tracks, and gathering spots that kept kids entertained for hours without modern technology.

15 Things Every Kid Did Before Bed in the 1960s That Rarely Happen Today

15 Things Every Kid Did Before Bed in the 1960s That Rarely Happen Today

Simple bedtime routines in the 1960s created memories that feel surprisingly rare in today’s fast moving world.

17 Things Every Kid Did Without Supervision in the 1960s That Disappeared

17 Things Every Kid Did Without Supervision in the 1960s That Disappeared

Kids in the 1960s had a level of freedom that feels almost unbelievable today, turning ordinary afternoons into adventures no adult ever saw.

14 Things Every Kid Did Before Dinner in the 1960s That Disappeared

14 Things Every Kid Did Before Dinner in the 1960s That Disappeared

Here's a look back at the everyday after-school habits that filled the hours before dinner during the 1960s

20 Things Every Kid Did Without Supervision in the 1960s That Disappeared

20 Things Every Kid Did Without Supervision in the 1960s That Disappeared

These 20 1960s childhood freedoms feel alive again on a neighborhood street where a dime reaches the pay phone and streetlights call everyone home.

20 Things Every Kid Did During Winter in the 1960s That Disappeared

20 Things Every Kid Did During Winter in the 1960s That Disappeared

Winter in the 1960s gave children cold hands, wet socks, long walks, plus a kind of freedom that has almost vanished from childhood.