13 Things from the 1970s, Kids Today Will Never Understand!

There are some things that are unique to the decade that we grew up in. The 1970s was no different, having a distinct style that is easily recognizable, even to newer generations. But aside from the obvious disco and bell bottom trends, there were more minute details that people living during that time will easily recognize. So, here are 13 things from the 1970s that kids today would never understand.

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[gregthompson]

♦️🙂 👈just had to add traditional 'Smile', here • definitely related with content as i turn'd 16 in 1977

[edwardkim]

When I was in High School back in Hawaii in the 1970's, looking back in retrospect, I have a deeper appreciation of the 70's girls and women. No Tattoos, Natural hair color, nice make up. No body piercings.

[thetruth]

It saddens me to think how our children and grandchildren will never feel the America we had in the 70s.

[MichaelSSmith-hspw]

How to scare the new generation of kids today? Put them in a room with a rotary telephone, an analog watch, a television set with no remote, a folded paper map (no gps) a vacuum tube radio with dials on the front, then leave the directions on how to use these things on a piece of lined notebook paper in cursive writing, they will go nuts!

[waitntheharpazo]

I was born in '63 but have the best memories starting in the 70's. I miss those days. I still listen to mostly 70's music exclusively.

[BradThePitts]

I was a kid of the 1970s and I don't understand why kids back then were for the most part behaved, but nowadays, if you see a well-behaved kid, it stands out.

[AndNowIWrite]

Yes, we rocked didn't we?!! Natural faces, hair, hip huggers, flared jeans. The music will never go out of style.

[TheNyteScrybe]

I wouldn't trade being a kid in the 1970s for anything. What a glorious time to come of age.

[larrysouthern]

When was a kid back in the 60s and 70s ..my mom would say ."Go ouside and play"...I wold get on my bike..and peddle to the local small airport...stay all day..climbing in and out out of airplanes in the big hanger..talking to pilots that had landed to get avgas..sometimes going up and flying over the town ..seeing my house ..looking at things from a totally different perpestive..the summers were the best..I could spend hours there..
Sometimes it would be dark when I got home..

I will never forget those magical days. It changed my life forever..

I fly planes build planes and do all sorts of things that have to do with aviation ..and it all started when I was a kid..

Great memories!!!

😊❤👀

[mortykai]

Some of my favorite memories of the 70's not covered in other comments: 1. Riding in the back of the station wagon. Some even had the flip up seat that faced the back. 2. Covering school text books with grocery bags and decorating them. 3. Three ring binders with Led Zeppelin and Kiss emblems drawn on them. 4. Eating as a family. 5. Telephone party lines. 6. Absolute best decade of music.

[Signs]

I graduated from high school in 1972 and went to the best rock concerts throughout the decade! I went to tons of them and the prices were usually under $10.00 for a top band. I sure miss those good times.

[uncbadguy]

The phone hung on the wall and fkng WORKED EVERYTIME you tried to use it.
Whatta concept.

[jashary]

I was born in 1960, so I was a typical 70s teen. I cherish the fond memories of that era. It wasn't perfect, but it was much, much different times than the sad times we're living in today.

[MustardCrow]

As a 17 year old, I would do anything to go back in time so that I can live in and enjoy the 70s.

[rickalexander]

Born in 1957. Childhood in the '60's, teen years and college in the '70's. I'd go back in a heartbeat. I feel sorry for today's kids. They'll never know what they missed out on.

[billcain]

Born in 1957. "High and alive in '75" was our high school motto.

[pacalvotan]

I finished grade school and started junior high in 1970. Good times...and the BEST music ever.

[anthonylucero]

Saturday Morning Cartoons were the best of times.

[cheaplaughkennedy]

It was a really good time and what I miss the most being 65 now is the fact my folks and most of my relatives and friends were still around. I miss them all so much, it just isn’t the same.

[eXRay]

Being born in '63, the way I remember, the 1970's early 80's were the best. Love was so uncomplicated. The music was absolutely fantastic. Every week new great songs that are still played now. No mobile phones that completely sucked up all people's attention. Especially the last six or seven years things have become so crazy complicated and depressive. I'm so sorry for the young people of today and the unnecessary difficult life they have ahead of them. I hardly enjoy life anymore. It seems like more and more people are losing their mind each day. I feel a big darkness coming over humanity...