When I Was Your Age...: A Retro Guide to the Ancient World of the 80s (AKA: Why Dad Acts the Way He Does)

When I Was Your Age...: A Retro Guide to the Ancient World of the 80s (AKA: Why Dad Acts the Way He Does)

What was life like before smartphones, bike helmets, and scheduled playdates? Get ready to travel back to a time when TV had four channels, kids rode bikes without GPS, and "looking it up" meant opening a giant book! In When I Was Your Age... young CJ asks his dad about the "ancient" 1980s — and the answers will make readers of all ages laugh, gasp, and shake their heads in disbelief. From square video games to backyard water hose adventures, this hilarious and heartwarming book captures the magic (and chaos) of growing up without screens. Perfect for kids, parents, and nostalgic grownups who want to show today's generation what life was like "back in the day." Written by 8-year-old Kingston Smith and his dad, this book proves that some things — like family, laughter, and curiosity — never go out of style.