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Childhood in the '90s was different from today's. Without smartphones in every corner and without screens at every moment of the day, children were taught habits and challenges that seem forgotten today, but which made them more responsible, more independent, and more aware.

Here are 10 of these lessons:

1. They went outside and played by themselves

Unsupervised outdoor play taught children to solve problems and build social relationships, creating the foundations of independence that are often lacking today.

2. They learned to get bored and find solutions on their own

Without constant entertainment from their parents, they were taught to create, plan, and utilize their free time without help.

3. They arrived home without a phone and without GPS

Learning to find their way and ask for help when needed developed practical skills and independence, something that very few children practice today.

4. They were waiting their turn.

Learning to wait for something taught them patience and delayed gratification, skills that form better relationships and smarter management of emotions and money.

5. They knew how to apologize.

Children of the 90s were taught to take responsibility for their actions, developing respect and skills for healthy relationships.

6. They did housework without pay

From washing dishes to cleaning their room, they learned the discipline and responsibility to take care of themselves, without expecting praise or rewards.

7. They waited for the things they wanted

Waiting for something developed impulse control and the ability to evaluate things, a superpower that seems to be lacking in many young people today.

8. They accepted disappointments.

Disappointment taught them to cope with difficult emotions and grow emotionally adjusted, instead of having someone else “solve” them for them.

9. They respected adults and authority.

Learning to respect parents, teachers, and adults helped them control their emotions and build healthy relationships.

10. They developed independence and problem-solving skills

Without constant supervision, they learned to be independent and make decisions for themselves, a vital skill that serves them throughout their lives.