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73 People Share Their Most Embarrassing But Fun Childhood Photos For The Internet To See
Not everyone is proud of their childhood photos. Many went through awkward stages in their younger years, and having these images unearthed for the entire world to see is the last thing they would want.
However, you have those who are brave enough to post these pictures online. Here are some examples where people shared snapshots of themselves during carefree times. Most of these were taken before they hit puberty, went through teenage angst, and had zero stressors other than waking up early for school the next day.
These may not be your childhood photos, but they could nonetheless be a good source of nostalgia for you.
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#2
Me And The Neighborhood Kids, Late 80s
We had all pooled our allowances to buy lumber and build a quarter pipe. What a great summer.
#3
Nothing More Cool For 8-Year-Old Me In 1978
Before social media, it wasn’t as easy to share for parents to share childhood photos of their kids with many people. For the most part, these snapshots were confined within a photo album, only to be unearthed physically upon request.
It’s a much more touchy issue in the digital age, where people with ill intentions can easily snag sensitive information online, including photos. Yet, many parents still do so, seemingly unaware of the risks they’re putting their children through. Experts have referred to this practice as sharenting.
#5
I Wasn’t Very Cool As A Kid, But In 1986 I Had A Pet Raccoon
My dad and I found a passed raccoon in an abandoned barn, and her kid was trying to suckle. We brought him home, and my family bottle-fed him. He was always allowed outside, but he bonded with our dogs, so he stayed with us until 1990. He started to wander into the woods and eventually went back to the wild.
Gingersnap In Iowa 16 hours ago
My cousin Byron had racoons, yes plural, growing up. I remember going to Sunday dinner and Byron, his brother Dave and the racoons sitting on the couch watching TV.🦝
#6
Getting Serious Helmet-Less Air In The San Fernando Valley Circa Mid-70's
B 1 hour ago
As a kid I went to the beach alone (and swam in the sea), never heard of a helmet so rode my bike in just shorts and t-shirt (no shoes) and spent endless days in woods climbing trees (alongside venomous snakes and spiders) and wading through rivers, and my parents had no idea where I was. Yet I was home every night for dinner, full of scratches and smiles. I regret nothing about my youth, it was utterly memorable and magical.
As University of Florida professor Stacey Steinberg tells UNICEF, sharenting is when parents talk about their children outside the family circle, whether it’s writing a blog post about their children, sending videos through messaging platforms like WhatsAppm and sharing photos on social media.
#8
The Neighborhood, 1993
#9
My Parents Bred Golden Retrievers When I Was A Kid, I Loved Piling Them Anywhere I Could. My Wagon, My Bed, The Laundry Basket
Also featured is the mom of the puppies, my first dog, Mickey.
“When we share things about our children online without involving them in that decision-making process, we’re missing out on a valuable opportunity to teach our children and model for our children the idea of consent,” Steinberg said, admitting that social media has made it difficult for parents to keep their children’s lives completely private.
#11
I Recently Visited My Sister Who Shared Her Favorite Childhood Photo Of Me. The Time I Married My Giant Stuffed Pikachu, Ricky
#12
June 1974, Nothing Beats A Ride In The Back Of The Wagon With The Window Open (Unless Yo Want To Breath)
Research cited by Verywell Mind found that 74% of parents know at least one parent who overshares information about their children online. Likewise, 1 out of 10 parents shares information about their kids’ health issues.
As clinical psychologist Dr. Laura Anderson Kirby tells the publication, sharing sensitive information could compromise a child’s trust in their parent.
#13
My Mom Really Did A Number On Me As A Kid, Gave Me A Bowl Cut Trucker Mullet And Bought Me A Pet Goat For My Birthday (His Name Was Flash)
#14
My Sister And I Receiving Our 1st Gen Furbies Circa 1998
Our grandmother worked for Toys R Us and was able to score these bad boys for us.
#15
Just Found This Photo Of My Childhood Self Getting My Hands On My First Fossil Packs
This isn’t to say that parents should completely avoid sharing about their kids on social media. Dr. Kirby suggested better ways to sharent, including posting anonymously in parental support groups.
But more importantly, Dr. Kirby advises parents to get consent from their children. Part of it is explaining to their kids what they want to share, and respecting their wishes if they say no.
#17
Family Camping Trip Circa 2003
#18
Me With Charlie Tuna - Approx 79 Or 1980
Watch out, or some huge Tuna fish might mug you.
#19
My Mom And Me, 1982
#21
Me (Left) And My Brother’s Clique. I Was In Love With The Boy In The Left My Whole Childhood And He Never Knew
#22
My Parents Working To Increase Blood Flow To Aid In Their Child’s Early Brain Development Circa 1982
#23
My 13th Birthday, July 2000
I’m the one in the yellow tank top looking wasted (I was waterlogged from spending about 8 hours in the pool on a hot day).
#24
Me, Rainbow Brite, Popple, Annie, And Rainbow Sprite, 1985
#25
1980 Backyard Birthday Party
This is how birthday parties looked in southern California. Love my cul de sac crew's fashion.
#26
My Band With The Neighborhood Kids From 1987
I'm wearing the black shirt. I was inspired by my fave band, The Bangles, and formed a band with my friends from the neighborhood.
#27
2006 Was Not The Prettiest Year Of My Childhood. Or My Brother's, For Different Reasons
#29
Birthday Party At McDonalds, Me In My Very Favorite Shirt, Circa 1994 - In Honor Of My 33rd Birthday Tomorrow
#30
My Childhood Best Friend Was Bubbles From The Powerpuff Girls From Halloween In 2000 And I’m Dying At This Photo I Just Found Of Us. I Was A Barbie Cheerleader
#33
Skating In Grass In An Iguana Tee Tucked Into Jorts With My Pet Goat
#34
This Was A Character I Was Workshopping As A Kid
His name was Mr. Grumbles, and yeah, I ended up a theater kid.
#35
When I Was A Kid I Asked My Dad To Take Me To Meet The Love Of My Life And He Did. Thanks, Dad
#37
My Grandmother & Me, 1980
#38
I Miss Family Reunions. They Were A Big Deal In The Mid 90s, And Really Fun To Go To As A Kid
Beth Wheeler 1 hour ago
I never liked them & the only reason I went to the last 1 is because Mama wouldn't shut up about it. I finally told her we'll (me & husband) go dammit now leave me the hell alone about it. Never went to another 1 as long as they had them.
#39
I Demanded This Haircut For Most Of My Childhood
My mom cut my hair when I was a kid, and I always demanded this style. I got called a boy a lot. I'm not. I was around 8 years old, I think. 1987-ish.
#40
I Am About 6 Or 7. I Was Trying To Look Like A Member Of Nsync. I Can’t With Myself (Insert Face Palm)
#41
This Photo Of My Siblings And Me At Our Childhood Home Looks Like We Just Mixed The Dopest Farm Songs Of 1990
Spellflinger 29 minutes ago
I am living for the attitude of the girl on the far left - she looks so over it!
#44
That Time In 1985
When Skeletor took over Castle Greyskull with the help of the Galactic Empire. If I could say one thing to 9 year old me, it would be this: Wish you weren’t so awkward, bud.
#45
Me And Gramps Lookin Fresh In ‘91
#46
Me And My Dad 1995
Michael Largey 10 minutes ago
She inherited his terrific eyes. (Which is more than she'll do with that Game Boy.)
#50
Late 80s. My Friends And I On Our Ramp
This was taken in the late 80s. We were trying for big air.
#56
Early 90's Me And Mickey
#58
Kids Today Are Getting Excited Getting The Switch 2. But Remember When We Got Excited Getting The Super Nintendo
#61
Dad And I In 1990
I was lucky enough to be awake when he got back from night fishing with some great striped bass.
#63
A Photo From My Older Brother’s Dinosaur-Themed Birthday Party In The ‘90s! That Littlefoot Plushie Is Still In The Basement
#68
Christmas Morning 1985, Me Receiving An Atari 2600, The World’s 2nd Most Popular Video Game System
#69
1980 Or 1981, Me (Youngest) And My Siblings On The Lawn Of Our New House
#70
Is There Anything More 90s Than Young Me And My Twin Brother Getting Snes Games And Dope Walkmans (Walkmen?) For Our Birthday?
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What do you think ?
chi-wei shen 14 hours ago
The title "People Share 73 Hilariously Awkward Childhood Pics They Probably Wish They Could Delete" is misleading. Most of these pictures are nice, a few outright adorable. There is no readson to erase them from history.
Rose the Cook 12 hours ago
Anyone who has pictures like this is lucky to have had a caring family.
chi-wei shen 14 hours ago
The title "People Share 73 Hilariously Awkward Childhood Pics They Probably Wish They Could Delete" is misleading. Most of these pictures are nice, a few outright adorable. There is no readson to erase them from history.
Rose the Cook 12 hours ago
Anyone who has pictures like this is lucky to have had a caring family.
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