Kids these days only care about their iPads, their XBox's, and their social media clout. But back in the day, kids would do anything to get out of the house and onto their bikes, pedaling round town until somebody fell and broke their arm.
Those were the good old days of fun, before overprotective, and overly paranoid adults ruined everything.
Here are 22 photos of fun 1970s style, that kids these days will tragically never get to experience.
1
Roller Skating
Older and younger kids.
2
Riding High
No danger, no fun.
3
Impressing the Neighborhood
Evel Kneivel impersonator, 1970s.
4
Getting Ready to Fish
Three kids in the 1970s.
5
A Bike and a Ramp
True ‘70s kid.
6
Skateboarding
California, 1970s.
7
Playing With Clackers
Children of the 1970s.
8
Playing an Arcade Game
Bay Area in the late 1970s.
9
Kids of the Neighborhood
A biker gang of sorts, 1970s.
10
Police Officer
Playing ‘duck duck goose’ in Harlem.
11
Young Kid on a Bike
No helmet, no problem.
12
Young Folks and a Harley
No helmets in sight, 1970s.
13
Roller Skating
California, 1970s.
14
A Bronx Playground
New York, 1970s.
15
“Banana” Bicycle Seats
The cool way to ride in the 1970s.
16
Radio Flyer
Every ‘70s family needed a cart.
17
Chilling With Friends in the Woods
Illinois, 1970s.
18
Bike Gang
Ready to ride.
19
Listening to Music
Kids in the 1970s.
20
Parking Lot Fun
Drinks and friends.
21
A School Playground
Definitely super safe, 1970s.
22
Recess Slide
Serious height in the 1970s.
