You can easily say that this generation is much different from the last. There are always older people telling us that we spoil our children today and that when they were little, they would get slapped for misbehaving or made fun of for being left-handed — and they would be fine with it. That attitude doesn’t fly as much today.
There are tons of vintage photos that show how growing up used to be back in the old days. These 60 photos prove that things are much different for parents and children today!
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.”