Childhood independence

15 Things Kids in the 1990s Were Trusted to Do That Would Surprise Parents Today

15 Things Kids in the 1990s Were Trusted to Do That Would Surprise Parents Today

This listicle explores the surprising levels of independence and responsibility 1990s children enjoyed before the era of constant digital supervision.

18 Things Parents Let Us Do Back Then That Would Be Shocking Now

18 Things Parents Let Us Do Back Then That Would Be Shocking Now

Remember when childhood meant roaming freely, climbing trees without helmets, and answering the phone alone? These were the things our parents once trusted us to do that today would seem downright shocking.