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In reply to the discussion: My new neighbor is very clever. [View all]zeemike
(18,998 posts)22. I had a similar life as a kid in the 50s
But in a small town.
And in the summer after breakfast we took off on our bikes and we could go anywhere we wanted and no one said a thing and our parents did not worry about us...they knew we would be back when we were hungry...there was no TV and so we had to entertain ourselves.
The only commercial entertainment was the movies and every Saturday they would have a matinee double feature...usually a western with cartoons and a cereal... it cost a quarter....and you could usually get that by turning in pop bottles.
we have made a lot of gains sense then...but we have lost a lot too...mostly freedom for kids to run around and have fun.
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You are a gem and a rare one at that. Too many adults can't stand to see kids having fun.
appleannie1
Jun 2012
#4
Reminds me of some "cousins" who grew up a few miles from me when I was a kid.
calimary
Jun 2012
#58
That reminds me of a lovely story about my dad. He was 50 yrs old retired from the military.
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#36
Your welcome. I loved him so very much. Am almost 65 yrs old and still miss him very much.
southernyankeebelle
Jun 2012
#61
Same with my neighbor across the street all the girls come to shoot hoops against the boys...
Historic NY
Jun 2012
#62