Pregnancy - Many pregnant women in the 1960s smoked and consumed alcohol.
Smoking was encouraged - Smoking was heavily promoted, even endorsed by physicians, through advertisements.
Car safety - Seat belts and car safety were not given much consideration during the 1960s.
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Childproofing was rare - Child safety products and home modifications were not widely implemented.
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Schooling - Corporal punishment was widely accepted in schools, with the common practice of using a ruler to strike misbehaving children's knuckles.
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Cycling safety - People participated in cycling events and recreational activities without wearing helmets.
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People ate what they wanted - In the 1960s, dietary understanding was limited, and individuals freely consumed abundant amounts of sugar in their diets.
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Pretty much everybody got married - According to Psychology Today, people who didn't want to get married during this period were regarded as abnormal.
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Record players - For the majority of individuals, aside from tuning in to the radio, the sole option to enjoy music was through a record player.
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Dinner in a box - TV dinners in a box are still commonly found today, but they gained popularity in the 1960s due to limited knowledge about nutritional science.