10 Reasons I'm Thankful I Was a Child of the 70s
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| Playing Don't Break the Ice with my great grandfather. |
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10 Reasons I'm Thankful I Was a Child of the 70s
10. Of course, Saturday morning cartoons and cereal.
9. You could sleep on the window ledge of your car
while driving down the highway.
8. No bicycle helmets.
7. Everyone played outside --- even at night.
6. No cell phone cameras.
5. Parents chose play over organized activities.
4. You could ride your bike anywhere.
3. Family TV: The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie,
and The Brady Bunch.
2. Pop came in bottles.
1. No standardized testing.
Children of the 70s (and other decades), what do you remember? I hope you'll comment.
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I was born in 74 so I completely agree with all of these comments. - especially, sadly, #1.
ReplyDeleteI am older & a child of the 50s, but my children were 70's, & I would definitely say for both decades 5, 6 & 7. The playing outside was my delight & riding my bike everywhere. Not so much today, right? Thanks for the memories!
ReplyDeleteAh...but Cathy...there was standardized testing...only a bit different.(CTBS and others) The only difference was that we would just show up for school and find that we were having testing week. As a child, I was always happy for that week as it was a change in routine and we usually had not homework. I don't remember the news media announcing it and giving parent tips. Of course, maybe the school did tell my parents, and they chose to not put pressure on me. Whatever...too much pressure is on the students now.
ReplyDeleteAs for why I liked being a Child of the 50s-60s....riding my bike everywhere!!!