Episode 98: That Latchkey Life Part 2: An Anecdotal Exploration of the Childhood of Generation X

In this episode Marc and Kristina wrap up their discussion about growing up feral in the 70s and 80s.  They discuss the AIDS Epidemic, the toys that could kill you, the heroes we had, stranger danger and the woods.  Thank you for listening each week, if you are looking for additional content from us, please consider following us on our Patreon  (www.Patreon.com/genxtemporaneous).  For $5 per month you will receive at least 3 additional episodes a month including Internet Archeology, Video Thunderdome, and extended discussions about episodes from this ad-free podcast.   Sources Howe, Neil (1993). 13th Gen: Abort, Retry, Ignore, Fail?. Vintage. “The Evolution of Divorce.” n.d. Www.nationalaffairs.com. https://www.nationalaffairs.com/publications/detail/the-evolution-of-divorce “Barbaric or Better? 10 Ways Kids Were Disciplined in the 70′S | ENannySource.” n.d. Accessed July 23, 2022. https://www.enannysource.com/blog/index.php/2011/09/30/barbaric-or-better-10-ways-kids-were-disciplined-in-the-70s/#:~:text=Nasty%20chores%20%E2%80%93%20Parents%20of%20the. Sink, Elizabeth. 2012. “Youth Culture 1950s.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SDlhORJLKg. “Did More People Get Divorced after the 1960s?” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed July 28, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUxgNpBjiGc. “Chapter 2 1 the Rise of Youth Culture in the 1950s.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed July 28, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AE14HerwfD0. PlayNowPlayL8tr. 2016. “Schoolhouse Rock - I’m Just a Bill.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgVKvqTItto. dawemmy. 2010. “Schoolhouse Rock, Conjunction Junction.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AyjKgz9tKg. “Charlie’s Angels Season 1 Opening Credits.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVtVru9KXao. “Stranger Danger! Stranger Danger!” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Psp9cj9LsQs. “Super Elastic Bubble Plastic from Wham-O (1970s).” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHLuKv-NqG0. “Toys That Kill | David Snow Gets Lawn Darts Banned | 60 Minutes: ‘Mr Snow Goes to Washington’ |.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT_WxZ5GkJ0. “Reality Bites (7/10) Movie CLIP - Do You Ever Wish You Were a Lesbian? (1994) HD.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNHt_KWKMbE. “CNN Live Interview Re: Rock Hudson AIDS Announcement.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 4, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdoJceoH1vA. FOX. 2021. “FROM the ARCHIVE: Early Coverage of AIDS Epidemic on Ch. 5.” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVx0DDnGTkY. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support