r/AskReddit • u/Acceptable_Step_574 • 3h ago

What was considered completely normal when you were growing up but seems unusual today?

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u/Polytox935 3h ago

My uncle touching me

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u/ReplacementNo9504 3h ago

Did you get fat

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u/Polytox935 3h ago

No, he did, so i didnt want him anymore

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u/ReplacementNo9504 3h ago

Lol well played

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u/MamasPett 3h ago

Memorizing phone numbers because there was no other option.

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u/Other-Amy29 3h ago

Going outside to play with friends until sunset without our parents constantly checking our location

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u/Ornery_Story_608 3h ago

"Free range kids"

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u/StrengtTalt 3h ago

Saying "that's gay" about everything.

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u/PersonalityBig6331 3h ago

Saturday morning cartoons

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u/6tig9 3h ago

Sticking your skin with baby oil and soaking your hair in lemon juice and sitting in the sun.

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u/ConfusedBiBoy24 3h ago

Knocking on friends door unnoticed 

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u/ConneryFTW 3h ago

Proximity being a huge determinant factor on remaining friends. Now there's lots of options to keep in touch with people, but back in the day, it was actually pretty common to lose touch with people easily.

Oh your friend moved across the state? Well, maybe you'll meet them in college. Because they're gone now.

Your best friend changed schools? Well, I guess now you'll see them three times a year at best.

Remember that girl you liked from Summer Camp? The one with the pretty smile, her dad got a new job in the spring and she moved. She's out of your life forever.

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u/Durdy-Fingers 2h ago

Smoking Everywhere.

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u/Nadeshiko2 3h ago

Me wearimg shorts and a tanktop

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u/Real_notdrid 3h ago

Playing around with neighbors kids, especially of your opposite gender 

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u/IamSithCats 3h ago

Insulting someone by calling them gay.