If you grew up in the Boomer era, you probably remember a time when the rules were firm, simple, and strictly enforced. From how you dressed to how you addressed adults, life was full of expectations kids rarely questioned. Fast-forward to today, and many of those once-standard childhood guidelines have completely vanished. In some ways, that’s progress—but in others, it’s left a few valuable lessons behind. Here’s a look at nine rules Boomer kids lived by that don’t fly with modern-day children.
