Parenting in the old days?

Question

Does anyone else remember when newspapers used to post pictures like these?

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=J30RMM%2Fgx6SJb%2FAMgGXGAw%3D%3D

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=J30RMM%2Fgx6SwDqu%2FsU9XIg%3D%3D

http://tinypic.com/usermedia.php?uo=J30RMM%2Fgx6TLGzKEe2fQpg%3D%3D

The first two show the same girl, Patzy Grimmett. The second one shows Sonia Mae Everson. I love the comment on Sonia's pic - "Pediatrician says they won't hurt as long as she enjoys them" !!!

This kind of thing was not uncommon 40-50 years ago. And the subjects did not die at young ages, either, in spite of what people would believe today. Maybe such early exposure gave the kids a built-in defense or tolerance or something?

Answer 1

Where did you find those?  I love old newspaper pictures like that!

Answer 2

Well, it's proven that tobacco use is not good for your lungs, but there are several people who develop lung cancer and other lung related diseases without ever having used tobacco in their life.

Answer 3

WOW! I had no idea! I dont care what people say, it is provent that tobacco has ill effects on your lungs. Just because those 2 ppl didnt get cancer doesnt mean that others dont. Why risk it?