Drinking from the hose: 80s Kids’ Survival Stories

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Miss us? We took a little breather after the 2024 election, but guess what? We’re BACK, whether you’re ready or not! Today, we’re diving into all the wild, questionable, and downright dangerous things we did as kids. Seatbelts? Helmets? Never heard of ‘em. Left home alone with zero supervision? Of course. Roaming on our bikes for hours with no cell phone or tracking? How did we even survive?! Plus, our Facebook group chimed in with their own insane childhood stories—you won’t believe what they got away with. Buckle up (or don’t, in true 80s style) and hit play!

Episode links

• Those Who Grew Up Latchkey Kids Are Opening Up About The Lives No One Knew They Had
• 10 Things Kids in the 80s Did That Would Shock Kids Today
• Things '80s Kids Did That Could Get Us Arrested Today
• 21 Things ’80s Kids’ Did That Would Horrify Us Now
• Things in the 80s that are unacceptable in today’s society
• 27 Dangerous And/Or Illegal Things People Did As Kids That Would Never, Ever Fly Today
• How did “Latchkey” Kids Become Snowplow Parents?

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