1980s Things That Are Not Socially Acceptable Today

The 1980s was a time of change for many different things. What was acceptable by the beginning of the decade started to become unacceptable by the end of the decade. There were a lot of safety standards adopted in the auto industry that we follow still to this day. In this video we will have a look at some of the 1980s things that are not socially acceptable today.

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[raer]

I get so jealous of people who grew up in the 80s-90s. The amount of freedom y’all had as kids and teens without the fear of being recorded or getting exposed over a mistake.

[wolfeadventures]

No internet, no cell phones, real human interaction with friends. Loved it.

[Horm]

Born in ‘71, growing up in the 70’s and 80’s was truly an awesome time to be alive! I would give anything to go back to the way things were back then and get rid of all this ridiculous social media crap!

[kellyhughart]

The 80's was a great time to be a kid. I was born in 1968, so all of my teenage years were in the 80's. Life was very different when those of us who are Generation Xers were growing up. In those days, there was no social media and no cell phones. People had home computers then, but those computers were word processers, not online computers. We remember when Spam was a lunch meat, and when a tweet was a sound a bird made, and not a comment you posted on Twitter. We remember when "tick-tock" (TikTok) was the sound a clock made. We remember when liking something meant that you were fond of it, not because you clicked the "Like" button on Facebook or YouTube. How times have changed! I miss those days! The 80's weren't perfect, but life was definitely better back then.

[nelsonvanvickle]

Isn’t it ironic that we have the internet to thank for showing us all how great life was before the internet..

[kari]

As an 80's kid, hearing that first line "40 years ago" that hurts :(

[lnyenhuis]

I was born in 1963, graduated in 1981. This video absolutely represents how we grew up. It was fantastic time.

[estherhardcastle]

Growing up in the 70s as a teen was awesome! No cell phones, no cameras to forever record your mistakes, and no internet to display said mistakes for all time and everyone to see! Much simpler times.

[tracylalonde]

80’s girl here. I must say that I think kid’s have it much harder than we did. Having social media everywhere is brutal to young people.

[TaliaIGhul]

As a kid back then, I can tell you that things were so much more relaxed back then.

[Ifoughtpiranhas]

This is a blast from the past. "Helicopter parenting" wasn't a a thing back then, unless the kid's parents were very religious. One of my best friends from elementary to high school had religious parents, and I used to let him hide his Heavy Metal t-shirts and cassettes at my house. Before we walked to school (about a 1.5 miles), he'd come to my house first and change his t-shirt, and then change back after school before he went home. LOL, good times.

[zergmare]

90s kid here, some of this stuff STILL applied to us 90s kids too. Like staying out most of the day and playing at a friends house after dark.

[emkkahn]

The best part about being a kid back in the 70s and 80s was the Freedom!

[SJUCityBoy]

Best thing of being a teenager in the 80's, NO CELLPHONES.

[asmith]

The ONLY thing that's better now is the fact you can enjoy a meal in a restaurant now without someone smoking in the next booth.

[darladeibler]

I grew up in the late 70's through early 80's. I wouldn't trade growing up in that time period for anything. Life was so much simpler, so much less stressful. I actually feel sorry for the kids growing up in today's world. I often think if I was given the chance to time warp back to the 80's I would in a heartbeat. I'd miss some of the advances in medicine and the navigation on my phone, but other than that, I don't think I'd miss much in today's modern world.

[GrnXnham]

I had to chuckle recently when one of my nieces asked me if I was bored all the time growing up with no cell phones in the 70's and 80's. Honestly, kids today seem to be more bored than we were. I don't think I was ever bored as a kid. I guess more gadgets does not mean less boredom.

[yamnjam]

I'd give almost anything to be a kid back in the 70's and 80's again. The happiest time of my life.

[WilliamNeish]

I grew up in the most amazing decade; I remember playing outside all day long with friends then coming inside and playing video games or watching MTV. There was nothing like the 80s and there will never be another great decade like the 80s.

[barrybrittain]

How i miss the 80s! This trip down memory lane makes me think of how the 2020s seem dull and depressing by comparison! I just turned 51 the other day and I'm missing my girlfriend since our relationship started growing apart last new years eve! I wish i could go back in time for a day or a week, the 80s seemed so simple and uncomplicated and i miss my mom too, she died in 2015! Very well done video, it really makes me want to go back!