Countless Things We Experienced As Children But Never Actually Spoke About During Adulthood
Be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster.
Some childhood moments stay funny for years, even when nobody really talked about them out loud. That is exactly why this roundup hits so hard, because it pulls up all the little things '90s kids remember instantly, from toys and snacks to the weird habits that made perfect sense at the time.
The images and reactions move through a mix of nostalgia, embarrassment, and full-on recognition, and that is what makes the whole thing so relatable. A few blocks also touch on how childhood memories stick with people long after they grow up, which gives the post an extra layer without losing the playful tone.
By the end, it is basically impossible not to think of your own childhood. Read on.
1. I still do this; I'm not even going to lie to you.
emersonic4202. I'll never forget these pens.
dynamaux3. Or those candy cigarettes!
aimfromproland
4. This is anxiety manifesting, I swear. LOL
FahadKhreji
5. GO. T O G E T H E R.
HonorTheGift
That nostalgia is doing a lot of work here.
6. For real. HA
sssniperwolf
7. Never forget.
90smadness
8. Truly. <3
RavenClaw568
Childhood memories can shape adult life in more ways than people usually admit.
I'm not at all surprised by the fact that the social experiences we went through as children directly impacted our adult lives.
Positive childhood social events, such as family get-togethers during the holidays or parties to celebrate birthdays or achievements, help establish good self-esteem and healthy social skills in adulthood.
9. Damn popsicles!
DatElonMusketeer
10. IT'S ALL FINE!
TheVanquisher5
11. For sure.
Coffee County Manchester Public Library
12. Yuuup.
nostalgia
13. Give it up!
Alt_Keili
14. Magma.
I-played-the-floor-is-hot-lava-game-when-I-was-a-kid
15. Yaaaaas!
Tommy9111
16. Here's how we learned about shyness. Lol
AndyLeeman91
That tracks, honestly.
To be frank, people who have happier memories as children are less likely to have negative ways of coping with stress, such as substance abuse or escapist behavior.
Also, check out these wild “built different” grandparents in 77 Vintage Photos That Prove Your Grandparents Were Built Different.
17. I swore I could see outer space.
Memedics
18. Run fast. Super, duper fast.
LHG02
19. I reaaaally want to get my kids a rug just like this.
KingOfAthena
20. Something I definitely haven't done as an adult.
21. Ahhh snap!
fabelarde
22. Awkward...
hostinglaughs
23. Aw man.
Lil_pants
24. Legit.
dark_cawlisse
That little memory bias is doing its thing again.
Batch goes on to explain that cherishing memories as children is referred to as rosy retrospection, which is a tendency to remember the past as better than it really was.
She then went on to say, a favorable focus on the past helps most people remain healthy and happy despite the practical and emotional challenges of adult life.
25. They. Were. So. Hot.
GlipGlopKing28
26. Cue your best villainous laugh.
teaandlaughter
27. Sceeeeerch.
Lightningmcmeth69
28. Ahhh no!
suboppheh
29. HA!
amqdio
30. Correction: we were always hungry.
villas3123
31. For real though, why did we do this?
unknown
32. Dads just know!
FuckingGratitude
That mood shift changes everything.
I'll definitely admit that someone's current mood has a direct impact on how they ultimately retrieve their memories.
When we are sad or depressed, we are more likely to remember negative events in our past and recall past experiences less favorably.
So the next time you're feeling down, it's probably best to let things stay rested so that you don't distort events that occurred throughout your life.
33. Ah, it tastes so good.
34. Hey, look what I can do.
Superkip_
35. Nothin' but a scientist.
36. We play this with our kids before bed. Ha. My daughter actually enjoys being the rotten egg. LOL
Briain-Fahy
37. Whyyyyyy.
90smadness
38. GOTCHA!
Flame_Draconic
39. Ha. Adult me says very few actually care.
cumrascal
40. BEST!
blackwatchdoctor
These reactions are basically a time capsule.
Definitely let us know in the comments if any of you experienced some déjà vu from these descriptions!
Some of them hit me like a brick wall. But I definitely remember and relate to every single one!
Remember, parents, your kids only get one childhood, so do your best to ensure that you're giving them a childhood they don't have to recover from. <3
May the nostalgia keep coming.
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