Growing up back in the 90’s was so much fun even if we didn’t have all these gadgets kids of today have at their disposal.

We had a lot of fun and we didn’t have to worry about being killed or being bewitched. We just had fun with friends and there was a lot of games to play too.
Life was so simple and easy than we have now. Below are things we love about childhood in the 80’s

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1. There Was No Over Spiritualization

Spirituality has become so much a part of the lives of Ghanaians that even kids have been roped in on the trend. Kids are now not allowed to play with even their own relatives just because their parents have been told that their family members are witches.

2. Everyone Was Your Friend

Kids back in the 80’s had friends everywhere. Anybody of your age bracket was your friend and you could play with him/her without any problem. They could even come to your house to play and eat and you could also do same. Life was that simple.

3. There Was Always Something To Play With 

Kids of today will cry because they don’t have toys or video games. In the 80’s, we made toys out of practically everything and we played games we invented ourselves. From “discus”, made with Sardine openers, to “alikoto”, made using flattened crown cocks with pen tops inserted in their middle, to kites etc.

4. Less Pollution 

There was not much pollution in our time and that means less medical issues. There were less cars, less garbage but more trees. The air was much cleaner and healthier than what we have now.

5. Political Tension Was At A Minimum

Now it’s even difficult for kids to step out in the evening or alone because their parents have warned them since it’s an election year and there is the perception that some political parties will be performing blood rituals using kids. Such thing didn’t exist back in those days.

6. No Dumsor Wahala

We didn’t have TV’s in every home but we enjoyed the light. We played at night and studied under the light. Dumsor was not a word that was even mentioned in those days because it  didn’t exist. We had light almost every time.

7. School Was Fun

School back then was much fun than now. Even though we were made to learn, we also had fun with our free periods which we thought meant free time or play time. We also used time for PE to play and have fun.

8. There Were Fields For Games In Almost Every Community

It’s sad how every piece of land within communities have been sold or turned into a residence. Back in the day, there were fields in most communities for football or just for kids to play on. We go there to play with our tin cars, fly our kites, play other games and practically have fun outside our homes but now things are different.

You may want to see here envious positions we all wanted to hold in school.

You may want to see here envious positions we all wanted to hold in school.