21 Photos Of What Being A Dad Looked Like In The 1970s

Daniel Bonfiglio Published Yesterday in wow

As gender roles change over time, fatherhood is slightly different year on year. But being a dad in the 1970s looked largely the same as it does now, just with more color, and fewer iPad breaks.

I'm sure many of you have fond memories of your parents in the 1970s, and to honor them, here are 21 pics of '70s fatherhood.

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1. Father and Daughter
Sunken Gardens, 1975.
2. “Mom and Grandpa”
A Hawaii Christmas, 1970s.
3. Feeding the Kid
Summer of 1979.
4. A Trip to the Grand Canyon
A family in 1975.
5. Well Dressed
Dad and son, 1979.
6. Greg’s Family
Just as embarrassing as today, 1979.
7. Falling Asleep
Fatherhood in the 1970s.
8. “My Grandpa”
“Being an awesome dad in the 1970s.”
9. “Me and My Dad in 1970.”
“He had just worked a double as a brand new cop but wanted to spend time with me before heading to bed.”
10. “My Dad and I”
In the late 70s.
11. "After a Graveyard Shift"
Police officer father in 1975.
12. Father and Son Tee Shirts
With a little profanity, 1970s.
13. Dwayne Johnson and His Father Rocky Johnson
Late 1970s.
14. “My Dad Being a Dad”
In the 1970s.
15. Continued
Shenandoah National Park.
16. Continued
"Imitating dad.”
17. Continued
Sightseeing.
18. “Me and My Grandfather”
Late 1970s.
19. Straight Laced Family Photo
In the 1970s.
20. “Me With My Parents in 1970”
“My mom and dad were only 19 and 20 when I was born. They are both gone now.”
21. “Mom and Dad”
“In matching Cutlass Oldsmobile shirts, with me.”

1. Father and Daughter
Sunken Gardens, 1975.
2. “Mom and Grandpa”
A Hawaii Christmas, 1970s.
3. Feeding the Kid
Summer of 1979.
4. A Trip to the Grand Canyon
A family in 1975.
5. Well Dressed
Dad and son, 1979.
6. Greg’s Family
Just as embarrassing as today, 1979.
7. Falling Asleep
Fatherhood in the 1970s.
8. “My Grandpa”
“Being an awesome dad in the 1970s.”
9. “Me and My Dad in 1970.”
“He had just worked a double as a brand new cop but wanted to spend time with me before heading to bed.”
10. “My Dad and I”
In the late 70s.
11. "After a Graveyard Shift"
Police officer father in 1975.
12. Father and Son Tee Shirts
With a little profanity, 1970s.
13. Dwayne Johnson and His Father Rocky Johnson
Late 1970s.
14. “My Dad Being a Dad”
In the 1970s.
15. Continued
Shenandoah National Park.
16. Continued
"Imitating dad.”
17. Continued
Sightseeing.
18. “Me and My Grandfather”
Late 1970s.
19. Straight Laced Family Photo
In the 1970s.
20. “Me With My Parents in 1970”
“My mom and dad were only 19 and 20 when I was born. They are both gone now.”
21. “Mom and Dad”
“In matching Cutlass Oldsmobile shirts, with me.”