There was nothing unusual about corporal punishment in those days, However it would still depend on where you were, I was in school in Australia in the 1960 and I among many others was belted across the hands with a cone on occasion. I think thinking back about it that this was more a case of the teacher getting his rocks of then punishment.
MAMMY AND DADDY
Children born in the 1940s are typically referred to as baby boomers, as this period saw a significant increase in birth rates following World War II.
terrible! they made children work!
Yes, there were no restrictions as to where you could smoke.
in the 1940s little children played outside with friends and often they went to the cinema if it was open. By Chelsea vallance
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Child labour was improving but it was still bad. Children still had to work for up to 7 hours and the conditions in the factories were hot, stuffy and cramped. Many accident still happened and punishments on children were still used. For more info go to.....www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk (its realy good)
Because WW2 was on at the time children were sent to the country to escape the London bombings and some times 20 children would live in the same room so the answere to your question is yes it was common for people to share rooms in the 1940s
Children in the 1940s engaged in activities like playing with dolls, marbles, and board games, as well as participating in outdoor games like hopscotch and tag. Many children also listened to radio shows, read comic books, and watched movies as popular forms of entertainment. Additionally, during this time, children often helped with chores around the house or family farm.
They played games like oranges and lemons Children played Frizbee with pie plates They played a lot of sport like baseball football and basketball
In the 1940s, children typically learned subjects such as arithmetic, reading, writing, geography, history, and science. Many schools also included subjects like art, music, physical education, and social studies in their curriculum. Remember, education may have varied depending on location and resources available.
Children in Germany in the 1940s often wore simple clothing made from wool or cotton due to wartime rationing. Boys typically wore knee-length shorts or pants with suspenders, while girls wore dresses with pinafores and knee-high socks. Clothing was generally practical and designed for durability.