17 Reasons Why ’60s, ’70s, ’80s Kids Were Tough As Nails

I am so thank for my childhood. If you were a ’60s, ’70s, or ’80s Kid, I’m sure you are too! Not many people regulated what we did back then, and so we were able to experience life in a whole different way.

These days, many of these things are frowned upon and even banned in today’s society. The result is a bunch of kids who don’t have a chance to be as tough as we were back then. Let’s get to some ’60s – ’80s Kids’ memories!

1. Lawn darts.

These were the dangerous toys that we played with every day.

2. Playing with fireworks.

But it didn’t stop there, we even had the fire to play with!

3. Getting a cast

This was a badge of honor and we couldn’t wait to get our friends to sign it! Boy, were we tough!

4. Hot And Rusty Playgrounds.

These were tough places with metal slides that were hot enough to cause blisters. I remember how hot the metal could get when it was a sunny day!

5. Riding In The Back Of Pickup Trucks.

It was legal to ride around like this and we did it all the time. I remember the wind in our hair, and the freedom we felt. Yes, we were cool; however, we were not as cool as this grandma riding in the back of a pick up truck with her sunglasses on! Enjoy!!

6. Riding in the front seats of cars.

Most of us learned to drive at an early age, and since we were in the front seats from birth, we handled it with grace. Back then, there weren’t as many cars on the streets and it seemed safer to just drive around. Do you agree?

7. Playing outside without constant supervision.

We usually just needed to be home before dark. When the street lamps came on, we had about four minutes to get inside and ready for supper.

8. Sunburns.

These weren’t considered deadly, even as we were peeling off our skin.

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