Well in those days there were no farm machines or household electrical appliances so all farming , and household tasks needed to be done by hand - these were called chores.
they did chores and played games
They are pretty much chores like we do today but in the colonial times they had to do much more like miking cows, harvesting crops, making food, and much much much more!
yes they did when thier chid does chores in a family they got money for doing it.
In colonial times, many families required the children to stand while the adults sat and ate their meal. Older children were quickly expected to complete adult chores and were held accountable.
1883
With respect and they knew they were expected to help with the chores and the farm. It took everyone to help the family.
With respect and they knew they were expected to help with the chores and the farm. It took everyone to help the family.
With respect and they knew they were expected to help with the chores and the farm. It took everyone to help the family.
farmed fishing and hunt
took care of fields
what were some jobs of a colonial child in new jersey
They went to a schoolhouse, and at home they do chores