‘Clapping at TV shows’: Former kids share weird things their families did while raising them

Every family has those little quirky things they do differently than other families. I come from a mother and a father who were always clinically early to every event we have ever attended together. On a good day, we would get to extracurricular activities or movie theaters a good 15-30 minutes early. I know that …
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Millennials Share Relatable Childhood Pleasures They Were Told to Outgrow but Never Did

In life, we hear that we’ll eventually move on from childhood fads, bizarre obsessions, and quirky habits. But as the witty minds of Reddit users remind us, some quirks are here to stay, defying the laws of adulting. As Reddit users reminisce, they also remind us of the universal truth that we never truly outgrow …
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People Discuss What It’s Like to Grow Up Poor

If you know, you know. Growing up without a lot of money is a pretty specific experience. Obviously, the degree to which you experienced financial woe is a sliding scale. No one person’s experience is the same as the next. The main things that I remember, at least from childhood, are things like utilizing the …
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90s Memes For Children of the 90s

People who grew up in the 90s feel great pride for their generation. Nowadays, even being born in the 90s is reason enough for kids to call you «old.» If your children have ever asked you about what life was like «in the 1900s,» I would like to offer my sincerest apology; Those kids are …
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Gen X Memes For Mall Punks And RENT-Heads

I’ve praised Generation X for their angst time and time again. I don’t know if another generation in our lifetime will ever have such an angry and disaffected young generation accompanied by incredible art. Today, I want to praise Gen X for their comedy. Gen Xers lived their teen and young adult lives in the …
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90s Kids Discuss What They Miss Most About The 90s

The 90s were such an exciting time to be alive; the state of the world seemed to be looking up, and as far as I can tell, there was very little to complain about. At least, that’s what I’ve picked up from watching 90s movies and talking to people obsessed with that decade. One of …
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American Girl Doll Memes For Samanthas, Mollys, and Addys Alike

I think I know more about American Girl Dolls than you do, genius, and I really do mean that! I was an American Girl Doll stan as a child, and even though I haven’t fully gotten to the adult doll collector stage of life, I wouldn’t be surprised if I get there at some point. …
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