Taking pictures of your kids is nothing new. Since the invention of the camera, people have wanted to take photographs of their children. So it only makes sense that we have lots of historic documentation of what it was like to grow up in the past. but in looking at these photographs, we noticed a lot of strange abnormalities from history. In today’s post here at History Collection, we are going over some of the strangest things that kids went through when they were growing up in the past.
Back When Kids Were Shipped in the Mail
Shipping children through the mail was a historical phenomenon in the United States during the early 20th century. This was illegal but occurred due to various loopholes. The concept arose during a time when mail services were expanding rapidly. Regulations were not as strict as they are today. The United States Postal Service allowed the mailing live animals, as long as they were properly packaged and had appropriate postage. Instances of children being sent through the mail were relatively rare. When they did occur, it was usually due to unique circumstances or desperate situations faced by parents. In some rural areas, there was no nearby transportation. In such cases, families who needed to send their children to relatives would sometimes resort to using the mail service. Parents who wanted to send their children to a different location but couldn’t afford train or bus tickets might have used the mail service.