carefree memories

Gen X childhood is known for being carefree. But was it really? – Photo credit: Canva, @othingstodo_com/X

Internet, Pop Culture, Popular

Were 80s kids really allowed to ‘roam freely’? Answers from 40,000 people reveal the truth.

Annie Reneau

7/16/2025
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026