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    Former Latchkey Kids Share Wild Childhood Stories That Will Make Your Jaw Drop
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    Former Latchkey Kids Share Wild Childhood Stories That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

    Adults used to trust their kids WAY too much. They had their children buy cigarettes for them, do the holiday bartending, and even take care of their other kids. Kids today COULD NEVER. *Sense my sarcasm.* But really, I’m not sure they could, nor should they.Woman on phone looks puzzled; subtitle reads, "Young people are so sensitive these days."I’m not exaggerating. Those are actual responses from former Gen X latchkey kids in this recent Thread posted by saragoodvibes when asked, “What’s the most ridiculous thing you were trusted to do completely unsupervised at age 10?” The responses are still flooding in.Social media post by saragoodvibes asking Gen X latchkey kids about the most ridiculous thing they did unsupervised at age 10If you’re a Gen X’er or millennial (looking at you, elder millennials), I’m warning you that you’re about to resurface forgotten childhood memories of being an adult way too soon. But hey…didn’t you “build character”? *Again, sense my sarcasm.*

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    1. Comment about babysitting five children with only bar contact info for parents2. Post by mangosyrup discussing summer safety instructions: avoid disclosing you’re alone on the phone and do not open the door to strangers

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    3. Social media post reads: "Buy cigarettes at a store 4 blocks away that I walked to by myself with a hand written note from my mom."4. A social media post from jennx_collective expressing relief at not being the only one who smuggled cigarettes like a cartel5. A social media post reads, "Bartend at the family Christmas party," with engagement icons showing 689 likes and 34 comments6. Social media post by massholewithunpopularopinions about babysitting neighborhood kids by age 10, with reactions

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    7. Social media post recounting a babysitting experience: person picked up a mom and her date who were too drunk to drive home

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    8. A social media post reminiscing about being left with $20 at the SF Ferry Building at age 10, spending 6 hours and taking a ferry to Sausalito for lunch9. A person shares an experience of living alone on a farm at 13 while their parents moved away. The parents visited every second weekend with food10. A post by namath.gaskin recalling using a cigarette to light fireworks on July 4th and smoking the cigarettes to keep them lit, without anyone noticing

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    11. A social media post recounts a personal story from childhood involving living in Los Angeles and advice on self-defense during a dangerous time12. A user recounts exploring their neighborhood at age 3.5 with their 5-year-old sister after moving to a new house. Parents allowed them to explore13. Text post by stacylynn575 sharing a personal experience of babysitting a toddler with cancer and administering medication through a port

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    14. A person describes caring for a younger brother, cooking, translating for a community, and handling responsibilities from a young age

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    15. A social media post reads: "The details would take too long but a small boat and 8 lobster traps financed my first 10 speed bike."16. A post humorously recalls being paid $5 per rattlesnake removed from ranches as a kid17. Social media post about using a "Fry Daddy" deep fryer for making frozen French fries as an after-school snack18. Social media post with caption about being left alone as a preteen on Alaskan beaches with a granola bar and a .22 single shot

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    19. Social media post asks if others went to bars with their mom to avoid her going alone, concluding with a humorous "I'll sit back down."20. Social media post: User humorously shares they picked up weed for mom and stepdad on the way home from school21. Summary of a text post discussing various independent activities, including babysitting, cooking, bartending, and reading, highlighting self-reliance22. Summary of a text post about grocery shopping and making extra trips due to blue laws in Texas, reflecting on past experiences

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    23. Person recounts driving a '53 Chevy truck at age 8 while family harvested corn, filling the truck bed24. Post discusses childhood responsibilities, including babysitting, doing household chores, and managing time outdoors, highlighting maturity from age 1025. A person recounts running a truck stop alone at age 12, handling multiple roles. Reflects on it being a learning opportunity and understanding family dynamics26. Post by chickadee.crochet: Reflects a nostalgic recount of youthful, carefree activities like bartending for family and following railroad tracks to reach the beach

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    27. Summary of the text: The user recalls being left alone in a dark building after a music class in 5th grade because their parents were late to pick them up28. And lastly:Comment exchange: One person notes parents overlooked kids' feelings, with 184 likes. Another agrees with a thinking face emoji, garnering 20 likesWere you also a latchkey kid? Tell us about the most ridiculous and definitely-not-for-children things you were trusted with in the comments or anonymous form.

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