April 27, 2025 at 4:22 AM
#NowSpinning: It's time to pay a visit to the '80s, the era of the feral latchkey kid (pictured at center). Cartoons like GI Joe fed us PSAs about hiding indoors with the curtains drawn and not answering the door; really, sound advice at any age.
#VinylSky #80s #LatchkeyKids
#VinylSky #80s #LatchkeyKids
August 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
#NowSpinning: It's time to pay a visit to the '80s, the era of the feral latchkey kid (pictured at center). Cartoons like GI Joe fed us PSAs about hiding indoors with the curtains drawn and not answering the door; really, sound advice at any age.
#VinylSky #80s #LatchkeyKids
#VinylSky #80s #LatchkeyKids
January 27, 2025 at 5:21 AM
#genx #latchkeykids #kids #cryharder #htfu #fun #health #friends #exercise #life #lessons #physics #science #music #sunshine #freedom #megadeath #symphony #destruction
February 18, 2025 at 1:02 PM
my friend's mother worked (i think) on the 104th floor (i don't recall which tower) and once, after school, i went with her there because she'd forgotten her house keys #latchkeykids
July 15, 2025 at 3:32 PM
my friend's mother worked (i think) on the 104th floor (i don't recall which tower) and once, after school, i went with her there because she'd forgotten her house keys #latchkeykids
For this #VintageToyTuesday here’s the Incredible Hulk Key-Case by Nasta (1978). Hulk forgot keys again! Puny Banner can buy new door at Lowes. Man, talk about a toy of a time. You’d grab a key, run out the door to “Be home by dinner!” and run around drinking from hoses. :sigh:
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
January 21, 2025 at 6:17 PM
For this #VintageToyTuesday here’s the Incredible Hulk Key-Case by Nasta (1978). Hulk forgot keys again! Puny Banner can buy new door at Lowes. Man, talk about a toy of a time. You’d grab a key, run out the door to “Be home by dinner!” and run around drinking from hoses. :sigh:
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
that and TV, but yes, and ouch. #latchkeyKids
March 26, 2024 at 4:27 AM
that and TV, but yes, and ouch. #latchkeyKids
Raises hand ✋️ as one of the older kids supplying drinks and smokes.
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#November1966
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#November1966
August 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Raises hand ✋️ as one of the older kids supplying drinks and smokes.
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#November1966
#GenX #LatchKeyKids
#November1966
#FeralGeneration Fieldcraft - Nuclear drills. Crack vials. Learning to white-knuckle early. Now diagnoses on top of diagnoses, autoimmunity, cancer, depression. Not bad luck. Wiring. Loosening the grip: buff.ly/3JqdITj
#GenX #LatchkeyKids #CPTSD #ChronicIllness
#GenX #LatchkeyKids #CPTSD #ChronicIllness
Why Gen X Got Sick — What We Were Never Taught to Put Down
We didn't get sick. We were wired for it. And nobody told us.
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March 20, 2026 at 1:43 AM
#FeralGeneration Fieldcraft - Nuclear drills. Crack vials. Learning to white-knuckle early. Now diagnoses on top of diagnoses, autoimmunity, cancer, depression. Not bad luck. Wiring. Loosening the grip: buff.ly/3JqdITj
#GenX #LatchkeyKids #CPTSD #ChronicIllness
#GenX #LatchkeyKids #CPTSD #ChronicIllness
141/20 Bad Religion – How Could Hell Be Any Worse? - 1985 Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #vinylsky #We'reOnlyGonnaDie #LatchKeyKids #FaithInGod #AmericanDream
July 5, 2025 at 12:11 PM
141/20 Bad Religion – How Could Hell Be Any Worse? - 1985 Choose 20 albums that have stayed with you or influenced you. One album per day for 20 days, in no particular order. No explanations, no reviews. #MusicChallenge #MusicSky #vinylsky #We'reOnlyGonnaDie #LatchKeyKids #FaithInGod #AmericanDream
My mum worked a job selling British Bangers (sausages), & sausage rolls. Its pretty much all we ate for months because she'd get free cases. It was either that or beans on toast or I made spaghetti (with no meat). #LatchkeyKids
April 10, 2025 at 3:20 PM
My mum worked a job selling British Bangers (sausages), & sausage rolls. Its pretty much all we ate for months because she'd get free cases. It was either that or beans on toast or I made spaghetti (with no meat). #LatchkeyKids
GenX is proof you can grow up unsupervised, drinking Tang, and still turn out semi-functional. 🏀🚴♂️ #LatchkeyKids #GenX
January 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
GenX is proof you can grow up unsupervised, drinking Tang, and still turn out semi-functional. 🏀🚴♂️ #LatchkeyKids #GenX
Umm
I feel completely seen.
Like, for the first time EVER.
(and it makes me feel uncomfortable AF)
#GenX #BridgeGeneration #LatchKeyKids #independence #selfreliance #lowtoleranceforbullshit #childhood #psychology #neglect #trauma #survivors #eldestchild #responsibility
I feel completely seen.
Like, for the first time EVER.
(and it makes me feel uncomfortable AF)
#GenX #BridgeGeneration #LatchKeyKids #independence #selfreliance #lowtoleranceforbullshit #childhood #psychology #neglect #trauma #survivors #eldestchild #responsibility
The Psychology Of Gen X (Raised Without Applause)
YouTube video by Big Brain Explains
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February 24, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Umm
I feel completely seen.
Like, for the first time EVER.
(and it makes me feel uncomfortable AF)
#GenX #BridgeGeneration #LatchKeyKids #independence #selfreliance #lowtoleranceforbullshit #childhood #psychology #neglect #trauma #survivors #eldestchild #responsibility
I feel completely seen.
Like, for the first time EVER.
(and it makes me feel uncomfortable AF)
#GenX #BridgeGeneration #LatchKeyKids #independence #selfreliance #lowtoleranceforbullshit #childhood #psychology #neglect #trauma #survivors #eldestchild #responsibility
Dang! That stings of truth. #latchkeykids #werescrewed
November 23, 2024 at 12:25 AM
Dang! That stings of truth. #latchkeykids #werescrewed
IOW, #GenX. 🤔💪👍😁 #LatchKeyKids
💯‼️
Psychology asserts that children of the 60s & 70s did not become emotionally strong thanks to better parenting, but because they grew up w/enough daily neglect to learn to self-regulate, solve problems on their own, & develop a resilience that modern comforts...
www.ecoticias.com/en/psycholog...
Psychology asserts that children of the 60s & 70s did not become emotionally strong thanks to better parenting, but because they grew up w/enough daily neglect to learn to self-regulate, solve problems on their own, & develop a resilience that modern comforts...
www.ecoticias.com/en/psycholog...
Psychology asserts that children of the 1960s and 1970s did not become emotionally strong thanks to better parenting, but because they grew up with enough daily neglect to learn to self-regulate, solv...
Did less supervision make kids stronger? Research links independence in childhood to better emotional resilience later
www.ecoticias.com
May 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM
IOW, #GenX. 🤔💪👍😁 #LatchKeyKids
A whole generation taught that collapse was a personal flaw.
The voice that shows up when the body drops — it learned that somewhere.
buff.ly/8T18GtK
#ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #TraumaHealing #LatchKeykids
The voice that shows up when the body drops — it learned that somewhere.
buff.ly/8T18GtK
#ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #TraumaHealing #LatchKeykids
The Accent of Self‑Blame - Inner Trailcraft
Where the Voice Learned to Talk Like That
buff.ly
April 2, 2026 at 2:00 AM
A whole generation taught that collapse was a personal flaw.
The voice that shows up when the body drops — it learned that somewhere.
buff.ly/8T18GtK
#ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #TraumaHealing #LatchKeykids
The voice that shows up when the body drops — it learned that somewhere.
buff.ly/8T18GtK
#ChronicIllness #NervousSystem #TraumaHealing #LatchKeykids
Need a distraction from the political chaos? This is a fun break from the yuck! Short little trips back in time-give it a listen!
#GENX #latchkeykids #80's
open.spotify.com/show/48Wow0A...
#GENX #latchkeykids #80's
open.spotify.com/show/48Wow0A...
Skating Through Time: The Roller Rink Chronicles of GenX
open.spotify.com
January 16, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Need a distraction from the political chaos? This is a fun break from the yuck! Short little trips back in time-give it a listen!
#GENX #latchkeykids #80's
open.spotify.com/show/48Wow0A...
#GENX #latchkeykids #80's
open.spotify.com/show/48Wow0A...
Hhhmmmn ..in my 90s #housemusic feels right now. Anyone else? #musicsky #latchkeykids #pretchno #genX youtu.be/P9Ug_GJPbMA?...
Gabrielle - Dreams (The Red Underground Mix)
YouTube video by TheRareNTheRemixed
youtu.be
February 10, 2026 at 9:36 PM
Hhhmmmn ..in my 90s #housemusic feels right now. Anyone else? #musicsky #latchkeykids #pretchno #genX youtu.be/P9Ug_GJPbMA?...
OH MY GOD THE RACCOONS!!! LOVED this show as a kid! Was an after school ritual to watch it before mom got home from work #LatchKeyKids #80sKids #GenX
February 6, 2024 at 4:30 PM
OH MY GOD THE RACCOONS!!! LOVED this show as a kid! Was an after school ritual to watch it before mom got home from work #LatchKeyKids #80sKids #GenX
This seems popular on Reddit so I’ll ask it here: fellow feral latchkey kids - what was your go to "weird" snack when you were home alone?
Mine was pb&j mixed with rice chex.
#GenX #LatchkeyKids
You can find more here: www.reddit.com/r/GenX/s/N61...
Mine was pb&j mixed with rice chex.
#GenX #LatchkeyKids
You can find more here: www.reddit.com/r/GenX/s/N61...
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August 16, 2024 at 4:52 AM
This seems popular on Reddit so I’ll ask it here: fellow feral latchkey kids - what was your go to "weird" snack when you were home alone?
Mine was pb&j mixed with rice chex.
#GenX #LatchkeyKids
You can find more here: www.reddit.com/r/GenX/s/N61...
Mine was pb&j mixed with rice chex.
#GenX #LatchkeyKids
You can find more here: www.reddit.com/r/GenX/s/N61...
Remember Erik Estrada? CHiPS? Hop in the GenX Time Machine and put your helmet on, we’re going riding!
#genx #chips #latchkeykids
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#genx #chips #latchkeykids
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
The Legacy of CHiPs: Motorcycle Cops and Nostalgia
Podcast Episode · GenX Time Machine · 01/23/2025 · 8m
podcasts.apple.com
January 24, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Remember Erik Estrada? CHiPS? Hop in the GenX Time Machine and put your helmet on, we’re going riding!
#genx #chips #latchkeykids
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...
#genx #chips #latchkeykids
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...