I have three older siblings, so by the time my parents were raising me, they were much less strict with me than they had been with them.
That’s a win for me!
Why?
Because I was allowed to get away with much more than they did and my parents weren’t as hung up on everything like they had been previously.
Parenting changes throughout the years and what one generation did is looked down upon by the next group of folks as dangerous and reckless.
We have a feeling that these old-school parenting photos would get these moms and dads in a whole lot of trouble if they were to happen today.
Let’s take a look…
1. That looks safe.
A girl and her bear.
2. Oh, boy…
Not good at all.
3. Have some fireworks.
Oh, the kid will be fine!
4. This is amazing!
And it was the NINETIES! We’re not talking about 1975 here…
5. What’s that smell?
Definitely in the 1970s.
6. Kicking back with a cigar.
And looking very cool.
7. That looks very dangerous.
It’s a loooooong way down.
8. Just a little sip.
Of the hard stuff!
9. The Tiger King.
Your mom is right about this one.
10. Get that kid a helmet!
This won’t end well.
11. Father and son.
Smoke ’em if you got ’em!
12. Have a drink on me, kid.
Bellied up to the bar.
13. This is great.
Safety first!
14. This is crazy!
What were they thinking?!?!
Okay, now we want to hear from you!
In the comments, tell us about the way you were raised.
Or tell us about how you’re raising your own kids these days.
We can’t wait to hear from you.
Thanks in advance!