"Many things have changed over the decades, including social norms, beliefs, and practices. In fact, some things that were considered normal back then probably wouldn't be viewed as acceptable now, and older adults from the BuzzFeed Community know all about them. Here are some "old-fashioned" beliefs from the past that would now be seen as "wild": 1. "In the late '70s to early '80s, if a child had an earache, parents would just blow cigarette smoke into their ear. Drinking during pregnancy was normalized, too!" - brandielitchfield"
""We used to mix baby oil and iodine and rub it all over us before sunbathing for a quicker tan." - peacefulsquirrel50 7. "We lived on the edge of town, and my best bud lived on the opposite edge. He or I would ride our bikes right through the middle of town to the other's house with a shotgun across the handle bars and go hunting together. No one batted an eye." - hickorynut60"
Older generations commonly followed habits now considered hazardous: blowing cigarette smoke into a child's ear and normalizing alcohol use during pregnancy. People applied baby oil and iodine before sunbathing for faster tans and sometimes smeared butter on burns. Children routinely rode bicycles with firearms across handlebars to go hunting without concern. Household routines included using paper liners for indoor trash cans and hosing them after disposal. Superstitious items like rabbit's-foot keychains and separate shoes for school, play, and church were typical. Many of these practices conflict with contemporary medical, safety, and hygiene standards.
#smoking-around-children #alcohol-during-pregnancy #unsafe-tanning-practices #casual-firearm-handling #household-hygiene-habits
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