They Could Hitchhike
In the 1960s, hitchhiking was a common form of transportation, and people were less concerned with the types of terrifying occurrences that have subsequently prompted many people give hitching the thumbs down. Young people, hippies, and transients took long-distance rides on their bicycles to get to their destination. In addition to using their thumbs to secure free rides, children also utilized their fingers. There were times when it was for school, and times when it was for escaping from home. To get to a location where your parents refused to bring you or did not want you to go was another common reason. To have some fun and meet new people, kids also took rides.
They Could Hitchhike
Kids Could Play Outside All Day Without Adult Company
It seems that moms were eager to leave their children at home in the daytime so that they could hurry to work or mingle with other adults. When dinner was done, they let you out of the house and told you to return when street lamps went on. To paraphrase Jerry Seinfeld: “We were like wolves.” A group of children scoured the area for something to do. Long periods of time went by without adults being able to track out the location of their children.
Kids Could Play Outside All Day Without Adult Company
