13 Things from the 1960s, Kids Today Will Never Understand!

There are many things that are completely unique to the 1960s. If you grew up during that time, then you know how different they are from today. Entertainment, culture, and just basic daily routines have changed drastically. So, here are 13 things from the 1960s that kids today would never fully understand.

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[scottguitar]

Growing up in the 60's seemed like much simpler times. I suppose the interesting part back then is being thoroughly entertained as a child with the fraction of the things we have available today for entertaining children. No computers, not much tv, no internet, no smart phones, etc.. You really felt connected to life back then.

[stanleycostello]

I was born in 1955. I had a wood burning set. I can tell you, once burned, twice shy! I can still remember the smell of cap guns.

[freedomforever]

I'll forever be grateful for being born (1955) in a time when being outside was far more important than being inside.

[jsspoonamore]

I was born in 1953 and I remember walking to school and my mom made everything homemade and thought a box cake mix was horrid! I think the 50’s and the 60’s were good years to be a kid!

[louisehans]

Born in 1955. The 60's were the best for freedom. No helicopter parents. In summer we went out to play and had to be home by dinnertime. All the kids knew everyone on the block and further. Even the 70's were fun with most of the same freedoms.

[cvent]

I was born in the mid 50s so I grew up in the 60s. I loved growing up then and feel sad for today's young people. My friends and I have so many happy memories of that time, the freedom, the optimism, the music, friendships that we still share till this day. I'd trade in all the technology of today to go back to those simpler, happier days.

[gfkcfcm]

I was born in the mid 40's, and all this is very true and evokes lovely memories. Because of circumstances which weren't bad, I played outside, alone, mostly in the woods, every day weather permitted. There was no "be careful" or " be safe", no adult worried about me, I was home at sunset. I learned judgement, self reliance, the power of imagination, the magic of the natural world, and the peace of being in my own company, on my own. Great memories!

[joraestewart]

I was born in 1953 #8 of 9 kids. Sure do miss every single moment I had with my parents, siblings and friends. My parents are gone. 3 siblings are gone. 1 sibling in a nursing home. It was great, challenging, educational, fun, exciting, loving but most of all fun and I would do it all over again to see my lost love ones.

[bubhub]

I was born in 1964, and I still have my late father's 1960 self winding Bulova watch with a twistoflex wrist band...given as a gift from my late mother to my father. I still wear the watch every now and then, and actually sometimes get compliments from other people who notice it. I miss my mother and father, and growing up in the 70s and part of the 60s was the best. Man, those sure were the days!

[laurachristianson]

You had me at creepy crawlers, hours of fun for my brother and I. Also I lived my entire childhood with skinned knees, if I fell I got myself up and went on. There was no crying only mecurichrome😀

[colleendunne]

Mom & pop corner stores - Where they sold bread milk and a few canned goods BUT the biggest draw was their penny candy selection and Icecream ! I love those places

[hellinahandbasket]

Boy, does this bring back memories. I was born in ‘53 and all this stuff rings true.

[femalism]

The kids today will never know or understand the simple pleasures and magic of the 60s. Thanks for the walk down memory lane!

[freedomrings]

Kids today will never understand REAL FUN and adventure. Holding and looking at a cellphone screen all day isn't going to be too memorable 40, 50, 60 years down the road. LOL 😂

[grumpyoldwizard]

I was born in '59 and grew up in the 60's and 70's. It was a whole different world. I miss it, sometimes.

[Tbnibp]

I’m 60 and never made a cake from a box! We grow up in the best years !! Gosh I miss those times!!

[Bob-sdqr]

I'm so glad that you mentioned returning bottles. I can remember scrounging for bottles to return in order to buy candy, or go play pinball. There will never be a time like again. It was fantastic! ✌️

[cherylkosmerl]

We walked to school in the 70s, too. Seems like there was more freedom back then. We also stayed outside until the sun went down playing kickball, hopscotch, riding our bikes, and whatever we wanted to do within reason. There were also no cell phones, and people thought for themselves.

[kentd]

Born in 1961. This was wonderful. Remember the "Safety Patrol" (students) at crossings around school, as well as the flag patrol--that raised and lowered the US and state flag every morning and afternoon. We even had a student bugler and students stopped when they heard it while walking on the school grounds.

How I miss so much of the past; much has been lost.

I love watching the “Wonder Years”. It brings me back to my childhood back in the 60’s.