Brought to you by VTech. These days, it seems like there are more activities than ever to keep kids entertained. From outside games to ultra-cool apps, there’s truly something for every personality. And as society progresses, the best kids activities do, too. Want to know more? Take a trip down memory lane and learn more about how children have spent their time through the past five decades.
1970-1980
Most ‘70s children enjoyed long summer days and cool winter nights in the great outdoors. Whether they were running with the neighborhood kids playing tag, playing hide-and-seek between houses, or riding their bike around town, children in the ‘70s were all about adventure.
1980-1990
Did you know that this era is known as the golden age of arcade video games? In the 1980s, kids everywhere spent time at their local arcade competing against their friends (and foes!) in the games of their choice. The lucky ones had their own shiny gaming system at home — complete with rapidly evolving hardware and ultra-cool concepts. While the quality and speed wasn’t the greatest, video games were played regularly by children of all ages.
1990-2000
In the 1990s, the Internet was a foreign concept to most. Many kids just couldn’t wrap their heads around the idea that they no longer required that trusty encyclopedia to get the information they needed. Whether it was surfing the web or sneaking in a fun computer game, this is the time when children really started to grasp how truly innovative the computer can be.
2000-2010
It was around this time that kids really started to get social. Services that allowed children to exchange messages with friends, family, and users around the world started popping up, and the younger generation couldn’t get enough. Soon, people were able to share photos, games, and more! Instant messaging language was a big thing, too — kids around the world used acronyms like BRB (be right back), LOL (laughing out loud), and OMG (oh my gosh) to convey thoughts, messages, and more.
2010-Present day
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