Flower child

Flower child originated as a synonym for hippie, for their custom of wearing flowers to symbolize peace and love also refered as "peace and love".

Related Topics:
Hippie - Flower - Peace - Love

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The term has evolved independently of its origins as a synonym for hippie. During the earliest years of its use, the term was most commonly used in the plural, "flower children" -- it was rare that it was used in the singular.

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The term was later 'appropriated' to mean Generation X children who have been brought up by hippie parents, whether the child was a hippie or not: as of the 1990s "flower child" could refer to any child brought up in a hippie-like household or having a notably hippie name. People having unusual names such as "Rainbow"; "Moon Unit"; "Hidden Mountain"; Wavy Gravy or other similar names might be considered flower children, regardless of their politics, parentage, or cultural background.

Related Topics:
Generation X - Child - Parent - 1990s - Unusual names - Moon Unit - Wavy Gravy

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