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1. 1 On October 4th, 2013, Gabi ng Lagim said:

   Personal computers were in their infancy and very few knew what the internet was. Most households still had land-line phones. The music then was absolutely the best. It still is better than the garbage that is played today.

   posted on October 4th, 2013 at 7:32 pm

2. 2 On October 4th, 2013, adaviel said:

   Hmm – that’s before texting or the public was allowed on the Internet. Only nerds had email or computers. CD players came out and before that there were portable cassette players (walkman).
   Only audio freaks used headphones, everyone else just blasted with boom boxes.
   Only realtors could afford cellphones.
   Colour TV and cordless phones were well established.
   Otherwise, I dunno. Much the same I guess.
   AIDS was identified in 1981 which was about the end of the “free love” stuff from the 1960’s as everyone became more careful, though at first it was thought only gays caught it.
   Women’s lib and empowerment was well under way. Maybe less multiculturlasim and more racism still.

   posted on October 4th, 2013 at 7:48 pm

3. 3 On October 4th, 2013, Jessica said:

   Graffiti or street art was just beginning. This innovative form of art influenced current art and the lifestyle we have now. We take many color schemes on our clothing and home decor take roots from this art as well as music.

   posted on October 4th, 2013 at 8:35 pm

4. 4 On October 4th, 2013, Paris said:

   Adults hated and/or were afraid of teenagers, and would not allow students to gather in large groups anywhere. Kids ended up at places like malls and convenience stores because they had no where else to go.

   Teens rebelled by starting the neo-nazi movement. Also punk culture was popular in the 1980’s among teens. Anarchy as a concept was popular as well. The 80’s saw a very large number of homeless and drug addicted teens, probably due to their baby boomer parents having a very high divorce rate.

   Divorce was likely the leading cause of the violent youth culture of the 1980’s. Before the 80’s gangs were usually adult run, black market drug and gun trade. In the 1980’s, a large number of street kids provided a large and willing workforce for gangs. Young people don’t get penalized as harshly as adults, so kids made a great resource for drug dealers to move product.

   Then authors and public speakers fed on the fear adults had in the 80’s and started writing books like “Tough Love for Teens” which is basically a concept on how to not parent your teenaged child and shove responsibility onto someone else. The goal of the “Tough Love” movement was to get your kid out of the house forever.

   The 80’s were a terrible time to be a teen. Bullying was allowed, and sometimes the teachers even encouraged it. On the good side, we did have Michael Jackson! He’s always been great.

   posted on October 4th, 2013 at 8:51 pm

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