Lori Summers
Recent stories from this Should We Watch contributor.
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Everyday Skills Kids Once Mastered That Adults Struggle With Now
Growing up in the 1950s and ’60s, we learned skills that seem to baffle many young folks today. Back then, necessity was the mother ... Read more
Read the storyClassic Schoolyard Insults That Wouldn’t Survive Today
Growing up in the 1960s and early 70s, schoolyard taunts were a daily part of life that somehow didn’t seem to traumatize us the ... Read more
Read the storyGood-Paying Jobs Without a Degree That Corporations Wiped Out
Back in the 1960s and 70s, a high school diploma and a strong work ethic could open doors to careers that provided a solid ... Read more
Read the storySummers Without Air Conditioning Every Kid Remembers
Growing up in the 1960s without air conditioning wasn’t just about being hot; it was a whole different way of life that today’s kids ... Read more
Read the storyChores That Built Character — and That Every Kid Once Had to Do
Back in the 1960s and early 70s, chores weren’t just tasks – they were character-building exercises that taught us responsibility, work ethic, and the ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Kids Did at a Friend’s House That Seems ‘Problematic’ Now
Growing up in the 1960s and 70s, visiting a friend’s house was an adventure filled with freedom and spontaneity that would make modern parents ... Read more
Read the story15 Dinner Table Rules That Would Make Today’s Kids Stage a Revolt
Remember those dinner table rules from back in the day? As someone who grew up in the 1960s, our evening meals were practically a ... Read more
Read the storyAd Campaigns from the ’80s That Defined the Decade
The 1980s weren’t just about big hair and shoulder pads – they were a golden age of advertising that changed how we thought about ... Read more
Read the storyForgotten Childhood Candies That Still Exist
Remember those trips to the candy store with a handful of nickels burning a hole in your pocket? While many of our childhood favorites ... Read more
Read the story12 TV Shows from Our Childhood That Couldn’t Air for 5 Minutes Today
Television in the 1960s was a different world, one that reflected the sensibilities and social norms of the era, for better or worse. Looking ... Read more
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