Maybe this is why those of us growing up in the late 70's and 80's weren't obese is because food commercials were actually trying to get us to eat healthy instead of trying to sell us garbage to make a buck.
We also didn't have internet, etc. We actually went outside to play and did things that kids do. Nowadays, kids are cramming for exams to get into pre-school/a good school; parents have kids booked with some many things that kids can't be kids like we got to be.
@joepod -- Sure there were always "rainy day games" to play indoors, but no culture of holing oneself up and not interacting with other kids. A lot of video games were rare and expensive, so going to an arcade was the way to play them, or visiting a friend's house who was lucky enough to get the system.
Parents always wanted to get kids out of the house. At least back in the 70's & 80's, there wasn't this litigious, overprotective "danger culture". Just be home before dark/dinner!
@jemitchman We had the junk food commercials, but we also had parents that cooked more and didn't feel overwhelmed. We weren't as overwhelmed, either. We had recess and gym class to keep us out playing. I think one of our biggest problems with kids now is stress.
Toast, peanut butter and cheese ?? THAT sounds very nurishing indeed !
Skulldini 1 month ago
@Skulldini I think it was either or.
pyrogyra72 1 week ago
I would rather make friends with the food that have faces, arms and legs and have something else for breakfast than eat them ;)
heartofmusic27 1 month ago
Maybe this is why those of us growing up in the late 70's and 80's weren't obese is because food commercials were actually trying to get us to eat healthy instead of trying to sell us garbage to make a buck.
jemitchman 9 months ago
@jemitchman
We also didn't have internet, etc. We actually went outside to play and did things that kids do. Nowadays, kids are cramming for exams to get into pre-school/a good school; parents have kids booked with some many things that kids can't be kids like we got to be.
lepoetress 2 months ago 2
@lepoetress You did have Pong, Atari, and other indoor games that kept you sedentary though.
joepod 1 month ago
@joepod -- Sure there were always "rainy day games" to play indoors, but no culture of holing oneself up and not interacting with other kids. A lot of video games were rare and expensive, so going to an arcade was the way to play them, or visiting a friend's house who was lucky enough to get the system.
Parents always wanted to get kids out of the house. At least back in the 70's & 80's, there wasn't this litigious, overprotective "danger culture". Just be home before dark/dinner!
P0weredByPie 4 weeks ago
@jemitchman We had the junk food commercials, but we also had parents that cooked more and didn't feel overwhelmed. We weren't as overwhelmed, either. We had recess and gym class to keep us out playing. I think one of our biggest problems with kids now is stress.
PeachWookiee 1 month ago