This document compares and contrasts pioneer kids and 21st century kids. Pioneer kids are depicted in a black and white photo wearing suspenders and attending a one room schoolhouse. 21st century kids are shown with many colorful accessories like iPads, headphones, plush toys, and bracelets. While both pioneer and 21st century kids go to school, play games, wear clothes and have jobs, they experience different rules, jobs, ways of travel, clothing styles, hair styles, and types of schools.