Many of us grew up playing with toys that, in hindsight, probably should have come with big warning labels. Tiny parts, loose pieces, and questionable designs made some of them more dangerous than fun.
These once-popular toys now live in nostalgia, having been replaced by safer designs that value protection as much as play.
Parenting styles have evolved significantly over the past few decades as new research and cultural shifts have influenced how children are raised. Many popular trends from the past now seem outdated or even harmful by today’s standards. What was once common practice is now rarely seen or actively discouraged.
Most kids receive at least a few common award certificates during their school years.
Several toys that once became hugely popular were later banned due to safety risks and serious injuries.
These once-normal '80s parenting practices would cause public outcry or legal trouble today.