Mike
Take a nostalgic, albeit slightly cringe-worthy, trip down memory lane to a time when parenting was… let’s say, a bit more laissez-faire.
Back in the day, before terms like “helicopter parenting” or “screen time limits” entered our lexicon, the rules were a little different. We’re talking about the days when kids roamed the backseats of cars without the loving embrace of a seatbelt, and it wasn’t uncommon to see a pediatrician pondering over a child’s health with a cigarette in hand. Yes, those old school parenting fails that make us wonder how we all survived to tell the tale.
In this collection, we’ve gathered images from past decades that capture the eyebrow-raising parenting practices of yesteryears. From babies held on laps in moving vehicles to toddlers wielding power tools for the camera, these snapshots are a mix of humor and horror, showcasing just how much the world of parenting has evolved.
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2. “My mother and grandmother demonstrating safety standards in the 1960s.”
3. Me Back In 1991 Just Your Typical Aussie Kid Drinking Xxxxlight Beer(I Wasn’t Aloud Heavies Back Then) And Holding A Baby Crocodile
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5. My Dad And His Veterinarian Mother, With Their Pet Lion Which They Raised For Two Years, 1959
6. “Back in the day. 1950s to be exact. Check out that car seat.”
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35. “My mother-in-law riding a bear at 2 years old.”
36. “My dad showing off his parenting skills 1985.”
37. Infant Me, My Mother & Father At A Bar Because That’s How Parents Rolled In The Early ’80s
38. “My Hilarious Father (With The Magazine) And My Grandfather, Grandmother, And Uncle At His Bar Mitzvah In 1972”
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41. A Photo Of Me Dressed Up As My Dad, With My Dad (1982)
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44. “Children’s Motor Wheel, 1927”
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