Parenting

17 Things Parents Used to Do That Would Be Unacceptable Today

17 Things Parents Used to Do That Would Be Unacceptable Today

These 17 things were common in past parenting but would likely be seen as unacceptable by today’s standards.

15 Household Chores Kids Used to Do Without Question

15 Household Chores Kids Used to Do Without Question

This listicle highlights 15 chores that kids used to do regularly without complaining.

14 Toys That Tried to Teach Life Lessons (and Failed)

14 Toys That Tried to Teach Life Lessons (and Failed)

This list looks at 14 toys that were supposed to teach important life lessons but ended up sending the wrong message.

14 Phrases Parents Used to Say That Wouldn’t Fly Today

14 Phrases Parents Used to Say That Wouldn’t Fly Today

This list shows 14 things parents used to say that would not be okay today, as parenting has become more careful and understanding.

10 Wildly Inappropriate Kids' Toys from the Past

10 Wildly Inappropriate Kids' Toys from the Past

These bizarre kids' toys somehow made it to store shelves, even though they never should have.

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.