Despite the challenging times the previous generations experienced, kids were just kids anyway. They used to have their joys, dreams, and their own unique ideas regarding how to build a happy future. As times change, it has become difficult to explain to modern children what the world used to be like in the past.
Here are 29 kids’ pictures who are now already parents and even grandparents.
A small boy in front of a TV, 1966
A boy kissing Sophia Loren and giving her flowers, 1957
Famous people were role models for kids.
Two boys at a payphone, 1961
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A crossing guard, 1950
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A student at the school for the sons of sailors, 1959
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Everyone adored toys.
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And everyone was an Indian.
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They used to love animals and treat them as friends.
Friendship was significant.
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They cared about their friends a lot.
No one wanted to stay inside.
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That’s why there were lots of children to play with.
Mother’s Day, 1966
Each gift was made with incredible love.
Apparently, they loved winter more than we do now.
Christmas preparation, 1942
Christmas, 1957.
Each autumn was accompanied by ships.
Kids learning to build a fire, 1960
Swimming lessons, 1955
Watermelon eating contest, 1949
What’s childhood without fishing?
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Mother and daughter fishing, 1962
Young boy playing marbles, 1961
There were games that made kids active, able to construct things and be team players.
Children play in the spray of a fire hydrant, 1950
Childhood in the past looked like this:
Fashion has changed a bit as well.
Preview photo credit imgur/ ThePMario
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