If Mumsnet existed in the 1970s, what would be posted about?

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Following on from the 1950s thread which has been the most lovely read as that was the decade my parents grew up im wondering if we could have a 1970s one? This is the decade my parents met and got married and I would love a insight to the way people were thinking.

For me we're going on holiday to the seaside AIBU to let the children ride in the foot well of the car?

If it were my mum, it would probably be: I'm 34 and haven't found a husband, is there any hope for me?
She did meet my dad within a couple of years.

My 10 year old wants to watch Grange Hill, but I hear there's bad language like 'flippin eck' , should I let him?

My 12 year old is going camping for a few days with his mates in the local woods. Should I give him a box of firefighters or make him work out how to light their bomfires himself?

I was NOT allowed to watch Grange Hill with all its finks and fings (because a Hampshire accent was SO superior - not).
Eventually my DGM couldn't be bothered with my DM's snobbery and it was our secret watch!

I want an avocado bathroom suite but DH says it will date. Should I LTB?

I've seen some 'continental quilts' for sale in that new 'Argos' shop - has anyone tried a continental quilt? There are some nice covers for them with brown flowery patterns which would look a bit more modern than my current orange candlewick bedspreads; or am I supposed to put the bedspread on top of the quilt? Advice welcome from anyone with experience of these!

Should I let my 16 yr old bring up her illegitimate daughter herself or have her adopted. She’d have to call herself Mrs and we already bought her a cheap wedding ring to wear in public.

My first husband and I met in the mid-1970s as we worked at the same supermarket (me part-time, him full-time). A while later, I passed my car driving test, he had already passed his motorcycle test. So, we bought a car together - and yes, it was a Reliant Robin! He was able to drive it on his motorbike license, I was able to drive it on my full car license... You couldn't do that now! We did have a lot of fun with that car...

We found out my son is ‘one of them’. I’m devastated, and will never, ever get over the shame. The whole street are talking about him.

For me we're going on holiday to the seaside AIBU to let the children ride in the foot well of the car?

I'd advise getting an estate car, then they can just sit in the boot space and enjoy the view out of the back window.

If it's a long trip, you could use Moto-rail, then you can all spend hours waiting outside a tunnel somewhere near Bath due to signal failure travel in comfort on the train with your car on a trailer behind you.

Even though my daughter has a nice job lined up for her on the pick’n’mix counter at Woolies, she wants to stay on at school after her CSEs (and 4 O Levels!) and thinks she can eventually go to university. My dh says no good can come of it but I am secretly very envious. How can I help her live her dream? Only four girls at her secondary modern have ever made it to higher education.

I went on a first date with a chap who seemed so manly but drank Babycham all night. I’m going to chuck him. AIBU?

We're going on a long trip so I'll put the back seats down in the ford Cortina estate and the kids will bed down there in their sleeping bags to get some sleep.
They do roll about a bit though on the M6

Dallas. Who shot JR Ewing?
My god that was a thing everyone was talking about it. For ages

I’m eyeing some lovely cork tiles for the floor - they’ll go so well with my new Habitat sofa bed and huge orange ceiling lights . Anyone know how easy they are to lay?

Detective Jim Hobson of West Yorkshire Police now says that The Ripper has crossed the line now. He's turned his unwanted attentions on innocent girls!

My manager keeps patting my bottom. I complained to HR but they told me I should feel flattered. I love my little job and my husband needs the cash for beer. What should I do?

You have a separate freezer? Wow! We only have an ice box in the fridge. There's just enough room for some frozen peas and an ice cube tray.

My 10 year old DD wants to see 'Grease' at the cinema. It's only an 'A' rating but I've heard it's a bit raunchy, should I let her go?

I’m a single woman - will the doctor prescribe the pill?

My DH hates me to wear cheesecloth blouses because he says I look like a hippy. Maybe I want ro look like a hippy. I told him if he shaves off his Magnum PI moustache, I’ll ditch the cheesecloth.

Does anyone know where I can get a cartridge for my soda siphon?

I’m realising how much things changed from the beginning to the end of the 70s! It was a decade of huge social changes.

Is it worth the expense of upgrading my twin tub washer to an automatic? My neighbour says it's the best thing she's ever bought, but I'm not sure we can afford it now the interest rate on the mortgage has gone up to 18%.

OMG that brings back some memories! Cheese cloth blouses!