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fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

I grew up in the 70s and didn't realize these 8 childhood experiences were unusual until I talked to younger generations - Silicon Canals

1970s childhoods involved unsupervised outdoor freedom that fostered independence, problem-solving, and risk assessment, unlike today's highly supervised childhoods.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
8 months ago

15 "Normal" Things From Decades Ago That Gen Z Would Never Believe Were Once Common

Certain childhood freedoms, like unmonitored outdoor play, are now viewed as problematic compared to past norms.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
10 months ago

Adults Are Sharing "Problematic" Childhood Activities That Would Totally "Confuse Kids Today"

Independence during childhood in the past allowed children more freedom, contrasting with modern parenting approaches.
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