5 Things I Never Would Have Said As a Child

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As a parent, I often find myself taken aback by the things my kids say. It’s both amusing and baffling at times. There are numerous phrases my children utter that I simply never would have thought to say when I was their age. Here are a few that stand out:

1. “Can we go to Starbucks?”
   Back in my day, I had no idea what Starbucks was until I hit my teenage years. Even then, the whole atmosphere was a bit intimidating. Terms like “Venti” and “Frappuccino” were foreign to me, so I didn’t step foot in one until my 20s. My kids, on the other hand, have been familiar with Starbucks since infancy. And let’s be honest, those cake pops? They’re a phenomenal bribe when I need one!
2. “Can I play on your phone?”
   We spent our childhood outdoors, engaging in imaginative games. My boys do enjoy their outdoor adventures too, but let’s face it, technology has taken over. Today’s kids have their own gadgets! I remember getting my own landline phone in my teens, which was a major deal back then. Contrast that with kids now who have their own cell phones. I was happy with a pager, and when I finally got a cell phone at 18, it was prepaid. I thought I was living the dream—until the minutes ran out.
3. “Oh, I love this song! Buy it on iTunes, Mom!”
   In my childhood, we had cassette tapes. If we wanted a song, we’d sit by the radio for hours, hoping to catch our favorite tune. If we were lucky enough to record it, we’d feel like we won the lottery. Today’s kids have it easy; they don’t know the struggle of racing to the bathroom and missing the first verse after waiting for hours. Patience? What’s that?
4. “Can you find my show On Demand?”
   When I was a kid, we didn’t have the luxury of cable TV, let alone On Demand. We relied on rabbit ears wrapped in foil for signal. It was a miracle if our shows came in clearly. I can still remember the days of holding the bunny ears just right to get a signal. If you wanted to change the channel or adjust the volume, you walked to the TV. Remote controls? Those were a luxury.
5. “Mom, just Google it!”
   Honestly, what more is there to say? The internet has changed everything.

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In summary, the generational gap between my childhood and my children’s experiences is astounding. From Starbucks to iTunes, the world has changed in ways I never could have imagined as a kid.