If you grew up before the 2000s, your childhood probably looked a lot different than the way kids play today. From unsupervised adventures to playground games that left bruises, many childhood activities we once loved would raise eyebrows—or lawsuits—today. Changes in school policies, increased parental oversight, and heightened safety regulations have all but erased these high-risk favorites from memory. Some people call it progress; others say we’ve gone too soft. Either way, it’s fascinating to look back on the things we once did without a second thought that are now considered way too dangerous.
1. Playing Dodgeball at School
