40 Old school parenting pics that would get you arrested today

This generation is quite different from the last. Older folks often say we spoil our kids now, whereas they were disciplined or teased for being left-handed when they were young—and they were okay with it.

But that mindset doesn’t work as well today. Vintage photos clearly show how parenting has changed. These 40 photos prove that things are very different for parents and kids today! Let’s begin with:

Babies Away!

What goes up, must come down – safely we hope!

1. Happy hour

“Me Back In 1991 Just Your Typical Aussie Kid Drinking Xxxxlight Beer (I Wasn’t Aloud Heavies Back Then) And Holding A Baby Crocodile.” Just a toddler drinking beer — not cool!

2. Pet lion

“My Father And His Pet Lion Priscilla, California 1970’s.”

3. This kid is having a taste…

“13 Y/O Dad Having A Taste While The Grownups Are Busy Playing Cards; Upstate New York, August 1954.”

4. Casually smoking a cigar

“Me again, 1958, relaxing after my bath with Toby, I was never again this cool.”

5. Bud baby

“My mom showing off her parenting skills, 1978.”

6. Sparklers? Sure!

“My dad showing off his parenting skills, 1985.”

7. Never too early for a cigarette

“A Photo Of Me Dressed Up As My Dad, With My Dad (1982).”

8. A light read

“My Hilarious Father (With The Magazine) And My Grandfather, Grandmother, And Uncle At His Bar Mitzvah In 1972.”

9. Very unsafe driving conditions

“Car Seat Safety In 1958. Not Strapped In To Anything, These Seats Relied On The Mother To Put Her Arm Out And Stop The Baby From Falling Forward.”

10. Those don’t look like fish

“The Pinnacle Of Parenting: 1930s Swimming Lesson.”

11. Baby at a bar

“Infant Me, My Mother & Father At A Bar Because That’s How Parents Rolled In The Early ’80s.”

12. More drinking and smoking

“Princess Yvonne And Prince Alexander In Germany, 1955.”

13. Another pet lion

“My Dad And His Veterinarian Mother, With Their Pet Lion Which They Raised For Two Years, 1959.”

14. Marijuana initiative rally

“California Marijuana Initiative Rally 1972. That’s Me In The Box And My Parents In The Picture.”

15. Run over mom

“If Your Mum Didn’t Lay On The Ground Making Herself Into A Ramp For Your New BMX, Did She Even Love You? 1980’s.”

16. Safety standards

“My Mother And Grandmother Demonstrating Safety Standards In The 1960s.”

17. Ice skating baby

“A Couple Ice Skating With Their Baby, 1937.”

18. Riding a bear

“My Mother-In-Law Riding A Bear At 2 Years Old.”

19. Harley baby

“Harley With A Baby Seat, 1962.”

20. A smoke right after giving birth

“My Mom In The Hospital After Giving Birth To My Sister. Canada 1978. Smokes And Roasted Chicken.”

21. A legit carseat

“Back In The Day. 1960s To Be Exact. Checkout That Car Seat.”

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Redhead Ranting

22. Don’t fall

Well, there is at least a rails separating, but look how wide the slats are. This certainly doesn’t meed today’s safety standards.

23. Pet tiger

“Just A Photo Of Yours Truly (At 11 Years) Petting A Full Grown Tiger. My Mom Calls It Her ‘Bad Parenting Moment.'”

24. Statue of Liberty

This mother and her child were posing next to the Statue of Liberty… Before it was even unpacked.

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Chase The Trend

25. No bad thoughts

Apparently, back in the old days, mothers were told not to have any bad thoughts while they were pregnant. It was believed that if they did, their child would turn out to be a nuisance.

26. No lefties

It was also to be believed that being left-handed was a sin. To try and reverse it, they would use a cast that disabled the use of the left hand. This was obviously painful and would not fly today.

27. No cuddling

It was also believed that you shouldn’t show your kids too much affection. No cuddling, no extra loving… Thank gosh that trend is over!

28. Choose wisely

Back then, you also had to choose wisely when thinking of what to name your baby. No “soft” names allowed. What even is a soft name? That would not fly today!