As children of the 1980s now having our own kids, we often look back at our own childhoods and think: "I can't believe my parents let me do that." Parenting back in the 1980s was simply a different ball game than parenting today. Anyway, without any further yappin' from us, here are just a few of the differences between parenting now and parenting in the '80s:

'80s: Strap excess children to roof of car

Now: Required to put children in rear-facing car seats until age 25

'80s: You're not entirely sure where your kids are between 3 and 9 pm

Now: Embed Apple AirTag under child's skin so you can track him in real time

'80s: Eat out at a restaurant as a special treat once every few months

Now: Have a home-cooked meal as a special treat once every few months

'80s: Kid asks you for $

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