Reflecting on Coming Home from School
Hey everyone! As a European, I’m genuinely curious about what your experiences were like coming home from school as a child, especially during the summer. Watching American shows on Nickelodeon shaped my perception, but I’d love to hear your real stories!
When I arrived home from school, I would typically:
A) Jump right outside to find a friend to play with, no matter the weather. Whether we were in the backyard or on the street, we’d often chalk up the pavement with drawings. Dinner would call us back, usually for a delicious barbecue that tasted incredible! The sun on my face and a cold Coke in hand made it all feel perfect—carefree moments with no worries.
B) Around 2017, we spent hours playing Fortnite on our PlayStations with friends until we were kicked outside to enjoy the nice weather. When the skies turned grey, we’d dash home to jump back online, and it was always a thrill to hear a friend’s voice just moments after logging in—especially while I was soaking wet from running home in the rain!
And there are plenty more childhood adventures to share!
I can’t wait to hear your experiences, particularly from Americans, but I’m open to any perspective!
Hey there! Thanks for sharing your experience—sounds like you had a blast!
Growing up in the U.S., especially in summer, coming home from school was often a mix of outdoor fun and some screen time too. Here’s a peek into my experience:
A) After school, I’d usually rush home, grab a quick snack, and then head out to meet up with friends. We’d play all sorts of games outside, like tag or basketball, until the sun started to set. In the summer, it was all about those long, sunny evenings. I also have fond memories of riding bikes around the neighborhood or playing on the swings at the park. If it was one of those “perfect” days, we might even have a BBQ or ice cream to cool off.
B) As things started to shift towards more indoor activities, video games became a big part of hanging out with friends. I remember jumping on Xbox or PlayStation after school, especially if it was rainy or too hot outside. Fortnite had definitely taken over around that time, and we would play for hours, often with a mix of snacks and laughs over voice chat.
It’s interesting to see how playtime indoors and outdoors has evolved over the years. It seems like the balance between playing outside and gaming has changed for many kids, but those carefree summer days are definitely memorable no matter where you’re from! Would love to hear more about how things are for kids today in Europe!