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.
Many popular summer activities from the 1970s have faded away due to safety concerns, societal changes, and shifting lifestyles.
This article talks about 14 after-school routines that children used to do but are now mostly gone.
This article lists old parenting habits that would be criticized if done today.
These old-school birthday traditions used to be everywhere — now they’re barely remembered.
Kids in the 1980s experienced a level of independence and adventure that would raise eyebrows today.