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Parenting
Girls VS Boys
Expectations
100
did puritans believe in spanking as a form of punishment or corporal action?
yes they did, although they used it for last resorts and serious offenses
100
What were girls expected to do around the house?
Help their mother with the household chores
100
When did childhood end?
After puberty
200
why do puritans enforce the belief “start early" in teaching?
because when these kids are younger it is easier to teach them to be obedient and the reasons why to be obedient.
200
Were girls or boys allowed to take part in apprenticeships?
Boys
200
How were children expected to act?
Obedient to their parents and to their religion
300
why are children presumably born in sin or thought of as evil?
because they believe in the majority of children have stubbornness or stoutness embedded in their mind arising from natural pride which they believe is the natural root of rebellion against god.
300
What hobbies could boys partake in?
Sometimes allowed to hunt
300
What were punishments that could happen if they weren't obedient?
spanking, and sometimes beating