My Childhood Summers vs. My Kids’ Summers

A lot has been said about the differences between the childhood we moms and dads had versus the childhoods our children are experiencing. Look, there aren’t Jarts (yard darts, you know, mini javelins for kids) any longer, and that’s a species-safeguarding kind of a decision. But there also aren’t roving gangs on pedal bikes who ride to get around, not for exercise, and are on the way…

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