[Puppage]

I went home, talked with my mom

And, I would wager that is exactly why the thought never crossed your mind. You had a caring parent(s). Same for me.

[freepertoo]

I have to say...it wouldn’t have crossed my mind even if I hadn’t had a caring parent! It’s a different day we live in. I was the “pickee” in 1967-68. Different times.