’30s Kids Were Awesome Problem Solvers

These depression-era kids didn’t let their problems keep them down.

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'30s Kids Were Awesome Problem Solvers
Molly Horan

1. Problem: Mom won’t let me play with real kids because of the polio scare.

Solution: I brought in some cuter companions.

2. Problem: No family car to tie the tree to.

Solution: Brought in my bros to assist.

Source: Gerry Cranham  /  via: gettyimages.com

3. Problem: Can’t picture where my dad is stationed.

Solution: Went out to find the bigger picture.

4. Problem: Can’t achieve that Shirley Temple glow.

Solution: Used my dog to save face.

Source: Fox Photos  /  via: gettyimages.com

5. Problem: Forced downstairs by air raid.

Solution: Brought out (and totally owned) Dominos.

6. Problem: Dad went off to sea.

Solution: Brought in a stand in.

Source: Sasha  /  via: gettyimages.com

7. Problem: Air raid drills are scary.

Solution: Threw an epic dance party to cheer up.

Source: Fox Photos  /  via: gettyimages.com

8. Problem: No money for gas.

Solution: Found some free horse power.

Source: Reg Speller  /  via: gettyimages.com

9. Problem: Food is rationed.

Solution: Grew only gigantic produce.

Source: Fox Photos  /  via: gettyimages.com

10. Problem: Lost my ticket for “The Wizard of Oz.”

Solution: Found some cheaper entertainment.

Source: Foz Photos  /  via: gettyimages.com

11. Problem: Candy’s hard to come by.

Solution: Enjoyed it as much as possible when I could.

Source: Richards  /  via: gettyimages.com

12. Problem: Talk of war and poverty is stressful.

Solution: Was someone else, somewhere else for a while.

Source: Fred Morley  /  via: gettyimages.com

13. And if all the solutions failed, they could find a friend to lean on.

Source: Richards  /  via: gettyimages.com

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