My father grew up in the countryside nearby Hanoi. He used to play with the peers in the village. Back to that time, there was no computer or smartphones; and toys were really rare and luxurious. However, my father said he had had a quite memorable childhood with his friends. They created physical games to entertain themselves. Traditional games were really popular. They play with marbles, plastic band, leaves and flowers instead of stuffed animals, dolls or miniature vehicle. At that time, there were also more outdoor space for children than at present. They could easily find a place for going fishing or flying a kite. I find the story about my father’s childhood really interesting and amazing. I wish I could do things like him at that time with my friends now. That must be wonderful!
