Parents Guide: Navigating the World of "14 and Under" (1973)
Parental Tip: Do not bother hiding the newspaper. Your 14-year-old reads the headlines at the 7-Eleven. Instead, watch the 6:30 news with them. Use the word “allegedly” a lot. When images of the Yom Kippur War flash across the screen, say, “That is why we are lucky to live here,” and change the channel to The Brady Bunch reruns. 14 and under -1973 parents guide-
Conclusion
For children 14 and under, the biggest killer in 1973 was the automobile. Seatbelt laws did not exist. A child riding a Schwinn Sting-Ray was a pedestrian missile. Parents Guide: Navigating the World of "14 and
The Stranger Danger Revolution Prior to the 1970s, children roamed freely. 1973 is the year that shifted. The abduction of Steven Stayner in 1972 and the unsolved murders in the “Zodiac” era led to the first modern "Stranger Danger" campaigns. Every parent guide from Better Homes and Gardens and Redbook published that year advised: Use the word “allegedly” a lot
Privacy vs. Monitoring: It is natural for 14-year-olds to want more personal space as they explore their identities. Experts suggest that teenagers need privacy to learn from mistakes, and it shouldn't necessarily be revoked just because they slip up.