Was born in 82, I Def was tougher than kids even a few years after me. Did tree sledding. Had rock fights. Shot each with BB guns because dad thought paintball would lead to trouble. And man BBs leave welts and will Pierce skin.
Tried to joust on our bikes. Our incompetence saved us.
Half my dad's advise, was "tuck your chin". To prevent neck injuries.
I was immune to Charlie horses by middle school.
Depends on where you were too. Or if mom and dad spilled you you, you had toys and video games to keep you busy. We built dams in the woods. Dammed a small stream so hard we brought an inflatable boat and sailed around in it.