2. A bicycle was all the freedom a kid needed.
Kids today can get lost for hours on the internet whenever they need an escape from reality. But in the ’80s, kids only had bicycles as a means of escape. If you and your kid got in a tiff in the ’80s, you knew they’d be just fine after a few hours of escaping from their “jerk parents” on their Schwinn 10 speed. And if you want to stop annoying your offspring, check out these 40 Fun Ways to Bond with Your Adult Kids.