Had to attend a Child Safety Certification Class. It brought to mind some childhood memories that today would be suspect Among them were swimming classes at the local YMCA. For some reason the classes were held, What we used to refer to as BA (bare ass), with no bathing suits.
The Boy Scout leaders were always in the tents with us. The Little League coach would regularly buy us ice cream. After football practice or games we all showered together, including the coaches. Some of this today would be identified as "grooming". I had to take the subway to high school, without adult supervision. On the subway getting "grabbed" was not unusual. The many times I spent in the ER getting patched up from falls and accidents would today be "signs of abuse" that would incur investigation. We trick or treated by ourselves often going into the homes to get the treat.
I don't mean to demean what we must do to protect our children but just some memories
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