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Things we were told as a kid that turned out to be questionable

Adults who grew up in the 1970s revisit sayings and remedies that shaped childhood, from storm advice to home treatment habits, with some now seen as misleading.

Summary by Winchester Sun
Growing up during the 1970’s meant we were raised by people who had a fascinating approach to child development: “Go outside. Don’t talk to strangers. And if you get hurt, walk it off” was pretty much it. We also inherited a treasure trove of sayings that were apparently supposed to prepare us for adulthood. Some were useful. Some were wildly inaccurate. And some were clearly invented by adults who just wanted us to stop asking questions. So, as…

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Winchester Sun broke the news on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
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