If you grew up in the 80s, then you are going to know how true all of these are. Compare this to today's generation of whiners and overly medicated children to see just how far we have come -- and not in a good way. #1. Lawn darts. Kids played with them even without adult supervision. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #2. Playing with fireworks was not only fun, but encouraged. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #3. Breaking something and getting a cast wasn’t a cause for a parental freakout, but a badge of honor. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #4. Playgrounds were not made of plastic with “dangerous” items like merry-go-rounds removed. We went down metal slides that were hot enough to blister you. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #5. Kids fearlessly (and legally) rode in the backs of pickup trucks all over. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #6. Second-hand smoke? Normal and most likely came from parents. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #7. Kids rode in the front seats of cars with no worries of getting stopped and no seat belts either. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #8. Kids would play outside without constant surveillance. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #9. Sunburns weren’t considered deadly, and kids had fun peeling the skin off. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #10. Kids used to enjoy cycling instead of surfing the internet. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #11. Kids would cook on the stove by themselves, even home alone. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #12. No buckling up in the backseat of the car. It was play time, pure and simple. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #13. It was likely that your mother was still smoking when carrying you in her womb. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #14. Kids would come home from school, break out their key, unlock the door, and simply go in and get something to eat or do their homework, without their parents being charged for it. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #15. Older kids would watch their little brothers or sisters while their parents were at work or wherever. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #16. There was no such thing as play-dates. There was unstructured, unsupervised time when kids played together just because, rather than it being manufactured. Share if you think the 80s was awesome! #17. Teen smoking was cool rather than gross. Not to say it was right, but that is how it was in the 80’s. Via High Octane Humor Share if you think the 80s was awesome!
