Late 60's from Italy here, lucky enough to grow up without the TV (still don't have one, avoiding it like the plague😂) and remember always being up some tree hiding and reading... Loved your glass bottle memories... good times😢
im of 78 and your right we would always be out building dens in the cow field, playin football or going on massive bike rides an failing that causing trouble in the little estate i grew up in. all kids want to do is play computer games now. But also its not safe like it used to be back in the 80's/90's an also everywhere has been shut down, from youth clubs to night clubs most little to medium sized town have nothing to do anymore its really depressing.
Spot on, I live on a lovely estate, everyone is hiding , I walk every day for at least the last 15 years , there are no children going past the house , none on the play park , the buses are empty , we call them ghost buses ! We have a school round the corner and the crowds disperse in 20 mins ! All gone ! Sometimes I do not meet a soul in an hour !
I'm a little bit older than you (I think!) but had the same kind of childhood, always playing out, tennis in the street during Wimbledon, football during the big tournaments, then cycling off on big adventures when we were a bit older (11 upwards!). I live opposite a large playground now, with swings and climbing equipment. It's mostly empty! Occasionally parents will bring their preschoolers to play, and occasionally older children will play football there but about 90% of the time, if not more, it's deserted! I believe that it's not only electronic influences but it's the perceived belief that "it's a really dangerous world" ... bad things have always happened, but it's just more spoken about nowadays. I don't think the world has got as bad as people think, but children are being overly protected and not being allowed the freedom we enjoyed!
Hi Tracey, thank you for your input! And yes I agree with what you say about people also being scared. The world has become a scarier place in certain areas I guess... especially if you indulge in the MSM and newspapers. Stay safe Tracey! 😁
Yes! I thought I was the only one noticing, and it could have just been my area! Thank you
Seems to be a common pattern. Evolution some might say...
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Late 60's from Italy here, lucky enough to grow up without the TV (still don't have one, avoiding it like the plague😂) and remember always being up some tree hiding and reading... Loved your glass bottle memories... good times😢
Thank you for sharing! And I've been the same for years, no tv. Best way I'd say ☺️
im of 78 and your right we would always be out building dens in the cow field, playin football or going on massive bike rides an failing that causing trouble in the little estate i grew up in. all kids want to do is play computer games now. But also its not safe like it used to be back in the 80's/90's an also everywhere has been shut down, from youth clubs to night clubs most little to medium sized town have nothing to do anymore its really depressing.
Hi Alan, thanks for sharing that. The world isn't the same in so many ways. Stay safe 👍🏼
It is creepy I must admit..
It's not just me noticing then...
Spot on, I live on a lovely estate, everyone is hiding , I walk every day for at least the last 15 years , there are no children going past the house , none on the play park , the buses are empty , we call them ghost buses ! We have a school round the corner and the crowds disperse in 20 mins ! All gone ! Sometimes I do not meet a soul in an hour !
Thank you for your input. It's a sad state of affairs isn't it. Community spirit is diminishing unfortunately...
I'm a little bit older than you (I think!) but had the same kind of childhood, always playing out, tennis in the street during Wimbledon, football during the big tournaments, then cycling off on big adventures when we were a bit older (11 upwards!). I live opposite a large playground now, with swings and climbing equipment. It's mostly empty! Occasionally parents will bring their preschoolers to play, and occasionally older children will play football there but about 90% of the time, if not more, it's deserted! I believe that it's not only electronic influences but it's the perceived belief that "it's a really dangerous world" ... bad things have always happened, but it's just more spoken about nowadays. I don't think the world has got as bad as people think, but children are being overly protected and not being allowed the freedom we enjoyed!
Hi Tracey, thank you for your input! And yes I agree with what you say about people also being scared. The world has become a scarier place in certain areas I guess... especially if you indulge in the MSM and newspapers. Stay safe Tracey! 😁
You too! @@welshgingerhobo