I had no problem with piñatas as a kid. I was happy to swing a bat or a stick at one in hopes of getting some candy (if I was lucky and not trampled by my older, bigger cousins).
Exhibit 1: First birthday party, 1981
Exhibit 2: Danny’s 4th birthday party, 1982
Exhibit 3: Christmas Eve festivities, 1982
Lotería Chicana 
ive always loved that first photo, you look like you are best friends with the piñata.
That first picture is ADORABLE.
Was the 1st pic taken at the Santa Fe Dam?
So this is what led to your violent, smash-everything nature, eh? Somebody call Social Services!
Alan,
I hit all my close friends with a stick!
Mariam,
I think the credit must be given to the parents.
Ana,
I think it was there or at Puddingstone. I need to ask my mom.
Chavo,
Have you been talking to the boyfriend? What has he told you?
Mil novecientos ochenta y uno? Chihuahua, that was the year I got married! Con razon me siento bien joven!
Saludos
Y gracias for visiting my blog!