It is easy to get nostalgic for the 1980s. The music was great, the hair was big, and the movies were iconic. We often look back and think of it as a “simpler time.” The truth, however, is that it was also a wildly different time. In fact, many “normal” activities from that decade would be unthinkable today. They were not just frowned upon; they would get you arrested.
Our laws and our understanding of public safety have changed dramatically. This is especially true regarding children and public health. It is fun, and slightly shocking, to look back. Here are 10 normal things from the 1980s that would get you in serious legal trouble today.
