Anyone who says that “parents used to have it easy” just doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Firstly, parenting is never easy. And secondly, let’s look at the 1980s, for instance. Though those of us who raised families during this decade certainly had a different experience than modern parents, the time period had its pros and cons just like any other. From sharing one phone per household to trusting Mr. Rogers to teach kids everything they knew, here are 25 things—both good and bad, frustrating and idyllic—that only 1980s parents will remember. And for more ’80s throwbacks, here are 30 Facts That Will Overwhelm You with 1980s Nostalgia.
