Not only that, we got a lot more excercise back then too. I cant remember how many bicycle tires I wore out and had to change. If I wanted money I cut grass, raked leaves, and had a paper route. Most kids I knew did the same. Sadly, those days are long gone.
"Not only that, we got a lot more excercise back then too."
We surely did!
We were outside as much as possible.
And, we didn't have to be told, either.
It was fun!
The chores weren't fun, but they instilled
a work ethic, and we were rewarded for it.
Also, we had gym class in school.
That was one hour a day where you HAD to exercise.
But, that was fun, too, for most kids.
Sadly, a lot of schools have cut way back on gym,
or dropped it completely.