14 And Under -1973 Parents Guide- Page

The album Bat Out of Hell won’t drop until 1977, but the seeds are there. In 1973, kids are playing “Light My Fire” backward to hear secret messages.

But here is the secret that no parenting guide in 1973 will tell you: Your kids are resilient. The ones who watched The Exorcist at a friend’s house will still become doctors. The ones who rode their Sting-Ray bikes without helmets will grow up to invent bicycle helmets for their own children. The ones who listened to the “satanic” music will play it for their grandkids and laugh. 14 and under -1973 parents guide-

Compromise on the hair. Fight on the shoes. A broken ankle in 1973 means a plaster cast for six weeks with no waterproof cover. You will be signing the cast with a Sharpie every night. Sex Education In 1973, most schools still separate boys and girls for a single 45-minute filmstrip titled “Becoming a Woman” or “The Wonder of Growth.” The filmstrip features a disembodied voice, a flute soundtrack, and a diagram of a uterus that looks like a pear. The album Bat Out of Hell won’t drop