“Rediscovering Nostalgia: 12 Beloved Childhood Pastimes of the 70s You Won’t Believe Have Disappeared!”
Let’s take a trip down memory lane and explore those childhood experiences from the ’70s that just wouldn’t cut it in the modern world, and thus have faded away.
1. Bike Riding Without Helmets (or Supervision)
Freedom on two wheels! In the ’70s, kids hopped on bikes and roamed neighborhoods unsupervised for hours. Sadly, safety wasn’t the top priority, and there was awareness about the long-term effects of concussions.
Bike helmets? Nah! Today, we prioritize head protection and are more aware of the importance of adult supervision, especially for younger children.
2. Playing Lawn Darts (Yes, Actual Darts)
This backyard game involved tossing giant, weighted darts with sharp metal tips. What could go wrong, right? Unsurprisingly, lawn darts were eventually banned due to numerous injuries.
These days, most modern backyard games err on the side of softer projectiles! For trendy sports like ax throwing today, kids aren’t typically allowed to join in the fun, and the sport is carried out in an environment set up to minimize the risk of injury.
3. Smoking Candy Cigarettes
It seems bizarre now, but candy cigarettes were commonplace, letting kids mimic adult behavior. These days, we understand the dangers of smoking and wouldn’t dream of encouraging kids to play-act this unhealthy habit.
4. Riding in Cars Without Seatbelts
Car safety in the ’70s was relaxed. Kids piled into cars with zero restraints. Thankfully, laws mandating seatbelts and car seats have significantly reduced injuries and fatalities on the road.