Seniors, what was the best thing you feel you liked the best, growing up in the 40's and 50's?

Question

During that time of innocence, there was much to be appreciated. No

gas wars, no food shortages, honesty among the majority. And a

willingness to help your neighbor. Also the freedom to walk at night,

without fear of molestation. And knowing that the money our parents

put into a Christmas Club account, would provide all we wanted under

the tree.

Answer 1

I liked playing outside without fear, building forts in the woods, riding our bikes everywhere and getting together with the whole neighborhood for parties.  We all got along.  

Answer 2

I see where you are from the north, It must not of been the same north I was from, There was a food shortage, there were no jobs, we didn't have the gas war, there were no  cars, I remember the cold harsh winters. I never heard about Santa having  a Christmas Club I guess I was not a member because,

he never stopped by

  It was like you said a time of innocence, There was a willingness to help others, there was a freedom to be outside at night, We never even had a lock on our doors or windows.

We were poor folks but I did learn you don't have to commit   a crime to survive And now days . they kill just to get  money   for          drugs   .

Answer 3

The Security...and all around simple times in the 50's

Answer 4

I was born in '55, but my parents were older when they had me, so I grew up with big band music Mitch Miller, etc. Don't forget the music! Our door was always unlocked & neighbors walked in all the time. The neighbors did watch out for each other & each other's kids. Every time I was caught doing something, I'd ask my mother how she knew & she'd say "a little birdie told me".  I tried to tell my neighbor now what her children were doing & she said, "Not my child!" What a difference!

I got some of my Christmas presents from S & H green stamps!

Answer 5

I was born in '46 and loved the absolute freedom we had during my childhood. On weekends and during vacations, we would leave home straight after breakfast and our parents didn't see us again until just before dark or dinner, whichever came first. We could go just about anywhere and do just about anything. Some of the things we did were probably pretty dangerous, but we knew to take care and when something went wrong, we knew it was our fault and were stronger for the experience. The fun police have stopped so many things we took in our stride, and I suspect it's even worse in the USA which is a far more litigious society than mine (Australia).

People were more honest too. We could leave our bike or football in the street and it would still be there in the morning and as long as we didn't go anywhere with strangers, we didn't need to worry about being molested, though I suppose it did happen even in those days. The main thing was that our parents weren't nervous about such things as everyone is now.

We can still walk here at night in safety thank goodness, but you certainly do need to take more care than when I was young.

Answer 6

We were encouraged to play outdoors "until dark" and my dad removed the "tube" in our television so that we wouldn't sit in front of it for hours at a time.  We had responsibilities, chores and earned our allowances, if my parents could afford it.  Neighbors helped one another with yard and building projects.  I grew up learning to respect authority, not abuse it.  However, we were also challenged to change the system through the democratic processes.  Things were so much different.

Answer 7

I weas born in 1946, a kinder, gentler time marked by innocence.  Young people got to be children, and thus, grew up at a more natural pace.  My parents were together for 51 years, my grandparents for 49 years, my great grandparents 62 years and so on...

Answer 8

I was born in 1936 and I can attest that we were all coming out of the depression and world war ll and poor, but we were happy with the simple things in life.

We had the music and dancing and we were safe.

Not much money to spoil kids with but there were few single families and kids got along with each other and just wanted to have fun.

Those were the days my friend, but yes, in time they did end and now look what we got.

I dwell at times looking back on those years and the good memories.

Thanks Lynn for the good question.

DeeJay.

Answer 9

I was born in 1946 to older parents.

The best thing IMO was having a father and mother who were together and actively involved in my life.

I had a great deal of freedom seems to me in comparison to a lot of kids today.  I played until dark and roamed the neighborhood on my bicycle until dark.  Still my parents had a way of pretty much always knowing where I was and what I was doing.  I suspect they were in collusion with the other parents and adults in the neighborhood.

My freedom did not extend to making a nuisance of myself, bullying, and cussing; and, I was expected to keep my hands off of things that did not belong to me.  If I did not, I was expected to apologize and pay damages.

Answer 10

My childhood was the 50s and I remember all the stuff everyone is saying never lock doors and there was an older person watching you someone where all the freedome we had and if you dont believe it ride around in these subdivision and apt complex and you will see know kids out side playing, there all in watching tv or video games or there parents are afraid for them. It just amazes me how different my grandchildren play than my own kids did.