Walking down Memory Lane
By Gabs
@gabs8513 (48686)
United Kingdom
March 19, 2016 9:27am CST
I was sitting here the other Day and it hit me how much everything has changed since I was a child and not just for the better
As a Child we where able to play in Fields, Sands and playparks without the risk of being infected with anything without the risk of Dangers around like drug needles broken glass bottles and things like that
We didn't have Computers, Game boys, Xbox and all those expensive things
For Christmas we would get Toys or Boardgames or in my case some Books as I love reading.....we used to climb trees go swimming ride our bikes play on the Swings …..we would never be bored there was always something to do ….skipping, hula hoop, and a lot of fresh air
We where able to eat fruit straight from the bushes and trees without worrying about chemicals,I used to get up at 4am with my Grandmother in the Strawberry Season and go Strawberry picking with her and I used to love it
Yes there was dangers about but not as bad as there is now, it was carefree and a Childhood not dominated by TV Computers and Game Consoles
It was what I call a beautiful Childhood
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
19 Mar 16
We had only a radio until I was about 6 years old when my parents bought a TV and there we watched programs like the Ed Sullivan show. We also used to sit and play monoply I mean the whole family while eating popcorn. Those were the days.
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
I do agree. Those times, crimes are not very much rampant. I do sometimes worry for my niece and nephews when they play outside. I make sure.they are with trusted kids and people.
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@TiarasOceanView (70022)
• United States
19 Mar 16
I bet it was Gabs.
I know England is so beautiful too to be outdoors in the fresh air.
My childhood was much the same, no computers or the like, and freedom galore, rambling all the areas around our house then in those days.
I treasure it. I really do.
It was a good foundation for the things to come.
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@jeanena (2198)
• Bucklin, Kansas
1 Jun 16
A couple of days ago my grandson that has been staying with me was saying omg I am so bored.Mind you this child is 9 . I told him he needs to maybe go outside and play."well I don't have anyone to play with and there isn't anything here to do." I told him kid when I was your age I went out and found things to do.I didn't need someone else to play with . I wish kids could feel as free about playing and enjoying the life of a kid like we did when we were young..
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
19 Mar 16
it sure was. I feel sorry for kids today. no wonder they are such a mess
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@annierose (21583)
• Philippines
4 Apr 16
My childhood is very memorable too despite the fact that my mom always make me stay in our house, do household chores and just read books afterwards. My mom make sure that I enjoy the company of my cousins who have same age as mine but most of the times I am in the house and play with my parents and sometimes with my brother and sister.I love those days where life is very simple. Books are enough to make me happy. I also love those cartoons I used to watch when I was a kid. It was full of good teachings unlike today in which most of the anime air in our country is all about violence.
@Elizaby (6902)
• Pensacola, Florida
11 Apr 16
It was, we could walk to a friend's house without the fear of being kidnapped, ride bikes to school without them being stolen and so on
