As someone who grew up in the 50s, I’d have to say they were pretty darn good. As a kid I could ride my bike anywhere without even a hint of fear. This was in a decent-sized city, Long Beach, California. Halloween was a kids’ holiday. Treats included homemade cookies, lots of candy, apples, etc. No one had to check for poison. Because our parents had had so little as kids, we were spoiled.
I know, that as we get older, we see our childhoods as a golden time, that’s just natural. But the 50s were special. Check out the ‘What’s My Line’ shows on YouTube to see some of the difference between then and now.
On the other hand I wouldn’t trade 50s medicine for today’s!
You also got full sized candy bars in your trick or treat bags, lucky boomers!
That just about describes my life 20 miles away in West Whittier. My old neighborhood hasn't changed much physically, but that lifestyle now seems to be from a galaxy far, far away.