June Hartwell is the editorial persona for Then & Now at Should We Watch, exploring familiar objects, old routines, and the ways everyday life has changed. The focus is on specific details and historical context, without treating every generation’s experience as the same.
Before the digital age transformed the workplace, teenagers had access to a variety of entry-level jobs that provided valuable life experience and pocket money. ... Read…
Read storyIn the 1960s, walking to school was a normal part of childhood. There weren’t helicopter parents, tracking apps, or anything of the sort. Just ... Read more
Read storyEducation has changed dramatically since our school days in the 1960s. Back then, certain subjects were considered essential for every student, regardless of their ... Read more
Read storyRemember when the corner store was more than just a quick stop for gas and lottery tickets? Back in the 1960s and early ’70s, ... Read more
Read storyWho knew those toys and trinkets we collected in the 1960s and early ’70s would turn into gold mines? What cost mere pennies or ... Read more
Read storyThe local bowling alley in the 1960s and 1970s wasn’t just a bowling alley. It was a social weekend hub where we could hang ... Read more
Read storyRemember those carefree days at the grocery store when we were kids? Back in the ’60s and early ’70s, shopping with Mom really was ... Read more
Read storyBefore playdates were scheduled and activities were organized, children had complete freedom to do anything they wanted after school. The time after the last ... Read more
Read storyModern vehicles are made built with an incredible amount of safety features and technology, but it is worth considering some elements from past decades. ... Read more
Read storySchool discipline in the 1970s operated under a very different set of rules than today’s educational environment. What was once considered normal classroom management ... Read more
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