Childhood in the ’70s: A Look Back at a Simpler Time

From bustling cities to more rural towns, children in the 1970s had the luxury of a pre-screen, pre-internet life. The simple joys of skateboarding, bike riding, jumping rope and playing cards were just a few of the many ways this generation passed time. Take a walk down Memory Lane and take a nostalgic look back at yesteryear. Here's what childhood was like in the 1970s. Enjoy!

One cent could get you a massive gumball or cheap toy to enjoy.

It didn't matter if you were a city kid or a country kid, two wheels and daylight meant hours of freedom.

These 1970s New York City kids were focused on their Earth Day clean-up efforts.

These kids were putting on quite the Double Dutch performance for an audience of onlookers.

You could always count on a fun game of stick ball with your friends in this guy's New York neighborhood.

This class of kids gets lost in their books during library time.

These children proudly marched in the Watts Christmas Parade in California.

Here, a Beverly Hills policeman shares some safety pointers with a captive audience.

During a New York City blackout, this family makes the most by playing a game of cards by candlelight.

A fun game of pick-up was always in order for these city kids.

A rousing game of "London Bridge" kept these little ladies entertained in their classroom.

A group of young students are all bundled up for a school outing with their teachers.

These Michigan kiddos look like their heading to the grocery store — and having a good time too!

These little girls take a ride around their preschool gymnasium.

Here, some children climb on Alice and some mushrooms in New York City's Central Park.

These girls are dressed in their Sunday best as they head to their Catholic church.

These little learners enjoy some circle time in a well-decorated classroom.

Here, two of the younger attendees of the Vortex I Biodegradable Festival of Life in Oregon enjoy a romp through the grass.

Here, a young skateboarder enjoys the thrill of the ride.

The neighborhood kids gather for a little reprieve from the summer heat in New York.

Here, some young students enjoy an off-campus trip.