Childhood history

14 Things Kids Were Punished For in the 1950s That Would Shock Parents Today

14 Things Kids Were Punished For in the 1950s That Would Shock Parents Today

Here's a look at the everyday childhood behaviors that triggered serious 1950s punishment but barely register as misbehavior in modern households.

15 Strict Parenting Rules From the 1960s That Seem Unbelievable Now

15 Strict Parenting Rules From the 1960s That Seem Unbelievable Now

This list explores the rigid social expectations and disciplined household standards that defined childhood during the 1960s.

15 Expectations 1960s Parents Had That Would Surprise Families Today

15 Expectations 1960s Parents Had That Would Surprise Families Today

Parental expectations in the 1960s were rooted in a culture of absolute adult authority and a high degree of childhood independence.

14 Things Kids Did After Dinner in the 1970s That Disappeared

14 Things Kids Did After Dinner in the 1970s That Disappeared

Evening routines from this decade featured physical play and analog activities that brought neighborhood youths together before the streetlights came on.

16 Things 1960s Kids Did on Their Own That Would Worry Parents Today

16 Things 1960s Kids Did on Their Own That Would Worry Parents Today

Daily life for children in this decade involved a level of personal freedom and physical risk that would seem very unusual to modern observers.

15 Responsibilities 1960s Kids Had That Most Parents Would Never Expect Today

15 Responsibilities 1960s Kids Had That Most Parents Would Never Expect Today

Back in the 1960s, childhood came with chores, expectations, and a level of self-reliance that might shock today’s parents.