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Video-Mental Floss: “24 Puzzling Parenting Tips From the 1800s”

1800s illustration of a parent cutting off a child's hand

1800s illustration of a parent cutting off a child's hand

The 19th-century parenting tips shared in this video range from the logical to the ludicrous. You’ll learn why opium was such a popular remedy for children of the 1800s, and why it was once perfectly normal to put your baby in a cage hanging outside your kitchen window.

For more parenting tips view this article on mentalfloss.com

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