I'm so old I Remember when:

[The Moonshiner]

Now, speaking of age, I remember when children were fed breakfast, then chased out the door, and told not to bother Mother until lunch time. And, after lunch, chased outside again, with strict orders to come in before dark. That was before the era of 'latchkey kids', when mothers all had jobs, and couldn't be home to watch over the kids. And, I was more than happy to spend all my time outdoors, unless it was raining.

That all changed when I reached the age of 5, and went to first grade. Oh yeah, that too. No daycare, no preschool, no kindergarden, no headstart. We prepared at home, showed up for registration, recited the alphabet, counted to ten, spelled our names, recited addresses and phone numbers to prove we were ready for first grade. I feel sorry for children who spend 16 or 17 years in school today. 12 years was plenty, thank you!!

I remember being put outside and told to be back before the porch light came on. But it sure wasn't until well after i was 5 and during the summer breaks.
Your mom was hard core.

 

[notabitail]

Now, speaking of age, I remember when children were fed breakfast, then chased out the door, and told not to bother Mother until lunch time. And, after lunch, chased outside again, with strict orders to come in before dark. That was before the era of 'latchkey kids', when mothers all had jobs, and couldn't be home to watch over the kids. And, I was more than happy to spend all my time outdoors, unless it was raining.

That all changed when I reached the age of 5, and went to first grade. Oh yeah, that too. No daycare, no preschool, no kindergarden, no headstart. We prepared at home, showed up for registration, recited the alphabet, counted to ten, spelled our names, recited addresses and phone numbers to prove we were ready for first grade. I feel sorry for children who spend 16 or 17 years in school today. 12 years was plenty, thank you!!

I'm homeschooled now and grateful for it.

 

[Evadig]

I'm homeschooled now and grateful for it.

I was too, but I wasn't grateful for it at all. I always wanted to go to school. Now I'm glad I did, but I still wish I had been able to go to school.

 

[Chickenshannanigans]

I remember when Marlboros were 1.75 a pack!

 

[The Moonshiner]

I remember when Marlboros were 1.75 a pack!

I remember when they were like 90 cents. I remember saying I'd quit if they ever went over a dollar.

 

[AGeese]

That was probably before cig taxes.

 

[dirkandlorie]

I remember when Marlboros were 1.75 a pack!

Lol, I remember when they were 50 cents, and swearing I would quit if they ever went to a dollar. Still smoking 60 years later. Maybe I'll quit if they go to $10.00. Lol

 

[Chickenshannanigans]

I remember when they were like 90 cents. I remember saying I'd quit if they ever went over a dollar.

Bahaha did you quit?

Lol, I remember when they were 50 cents, and swearing I would quit if they ever went to a dollar. Still smoking 60 years later. Maybe I'll quit if they go to $10.00. Lol

dang they are 8 bucks and some change! It’s crazy.

 

[Chickenshannanigans]

Lol, I remember when they were 50 cents, and swearing I would quit if they ever went to a dollar. Still smoking 60 years later. Maybe I'll quit if they go to $10.00. Lol

 

[Chickenshannanigans]

Bahahaha same….