In an era before smartphones and padded playgrounds, childhood was different. Kids in the ’80s and ’90s played outside with a kind of wild abandon. Their games weren’t just fun. They were often borderline dangerous. Today’s parents might gasp at the thought of them. But back then, a few bruises were just part of growing up. These activities were rites of passage. They were built on freedom, creativity, and questionable physics. The world operated with a different set of rules for kids.
