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!
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.
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.
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!
40 Old school parenting pics that would get you arrested today
Jenny Brown
06.22.23
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:
