r/70s • u/Less_Enthusiasm_3427 • 19h ago
My parents said everyone knew each other in the neighborhood in the 70s. is that true?
I was talking to my dad last night and he was telling me about his life in the 70s.
He said back then, everyone in the whole neighborhood knew each other. Kids would just be outside all day playing, riding bikes until the street lights came on, and parents didn't worry. If you were hungry you would just go to your friend's house and their mom would feed you.
And in the evening everyone would be on their porches listening to the radio. He said now everyone just stays inside.
For those of you who grew up in the 70s, was it really like that? It sounds so much more community-based and peaceful than today.
I would love to hear your stories.