Vintage parenting

17 Things Kids Were Not Allowed to Do in the 1960s

17 Things Kids Were Not Allowed to Do in the 1960s

While the 1960s are often romanticized as a decade of freedom and rock and roll, the daily lives of children were governed by a surprising amount of discipline.

17 Things Parents Would Never Allow Kids to Do Today That Were Normal in the 1960s

17 Things Parents Would Never Allow Kids to Do Today That Were Normal in the 1960s

While safety standards have since evolved, these vintage habits remain a fascinating window into a decade where "go play outside" was the only instruction a child needed for the day.

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 Household Chores Kids Had in the 1970s That Seem Strict Today

15 Household Chores Kids Had in the 1970s That Seem Strict Today

Daily expectations for children during this decade involved significant physical labor and a high level of personal responsibility for maintaining the home.

17 Parenting Techniques from the Past That Are Now Frowned Upon

17 Parenting Techniques from the Past That Are Now Frowned Upon

This list looks at 17 parenting methods that were once considered normal but are no longer encouraged today.