Childhood is a time of wonder, innocence, and, apparently, questionable behavior. Looking back, there are many things we thought were normal when we were kids that, in hindsight, were pretty messed up. Who knew eating dirt and glue wasn’t just a quirky snack-time habit? And don’t even get me started on our questionable fashion choices… From problematic parents to pure innocence, here are some things people always thought were a normal part of life until they grew up and learned otherwise.
#1: Bed Bound
Let’s switch gears and discuss growing up with a chronically sick parent. And no, I’m not talking about your mom’s allergy to house cleaning or your dad’s inability to cook anything other than grilled cheese. I’m talking about a real illness, folks. According to a study, 10% of children have a chronically sick parent.
That’s right, 10%.Growing up with a parent with a health condition is a very difficult thing to go through, but there are ways to make it more interesting. Think of it like Hogwarts, but we have pill organizers and medical bills instead of wands and potions. However, I don’t think it’s as fun as Hogwarts!