Lori Summers
Recent stories from this Should We Watch contributor.
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Sibling Dynamics from Childhood That Would Be ‘Problematic’ Now
Growing up in the 1960s and early 70s was a different world, folks. We had freedoms that today’s helicopter parents would consider downright dangerous—and ... Read more
Read the storyFashion Rules for Women That Sound Absurd to Modern Teens
Boy, the fashion rules we grew up with in the 1950s and ’60s would make today’s teenagers roll their eyes so hard they might ... Read more
Read the storyThings That Worked Perfectly Before Technology ‘Fixed’ Them
You know what really gets my goat? How all these “improvements” have actually made some things more complicated than they need to be. Back ... Read more
Read the storyTV Commercials from the ’70s That Would Never Air Today
Boy, did television advertising take some wild turns in the 1970s! As someone who watched these commercials between episodes of “All in the Family” ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Kids Used to Do at the Grocery Store That’s Unthinkable Now
Remember 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 the story12 Chores Every Kid Had to Do That Built Character
In the 1950s and 1960s, chores weren’t just tasks to be completed; they were essential lessons in responsibility and work ethic. Before the age ... Read more
Read the storyField Trips Schools Would Never Allow Anymore
Field trips were once a highlight of the school year, and looking back, it’s amazing what we were allowed to do. Before liability concerns ... Read more
Read the storyWhat Every Kid Saved Up For — and Why It Felt Worth It
Back in the days before instant gratification and credit cards, saving up for something special was a rite of passage. We’d carefully count our ... Read more
Read the story13 Things You Had to Memorize in School That Are Now Obsolete
Do you remember all of the things you had to memorize back in school? It’s fascinating that technology has developed so rapidly that it ... Read more
Read the storyGrown-Up Things Kids Did Back Then That Would Cause Outrage Now
Growing up in the 1950s and 60s was a different world; one with far fewer safety regulations and helicopter parents. While we somehow survived ... Read more
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