19thcenturysarahf09

=__19th Century Times__=
 * TOPIC: School**

"I do not remember when or by whom I was taught to read; because I cannot and never could recollect a time when I could not read the Bible. I suppose I was taught by my mother, or by my elder sisters. My father seemed to have no higher object in the world, than to educate his children, to the full extent of his very limited ability." http://www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php?DocID=1077
 * Example One- Children were usually taught by their families.**

"He employed me in spreading, turning and raking hay, hoeing corn and potatoes…we always agreed upon the price before commencing the job,—a rule that should always be practiced whether dealing with men or boys…This occurred between the ages of 6 and 7... " http://www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php?DocID=68
 * Example Two- Children worked around the house or on the farm with their family rather then going to school.**

In 1812 nearly 300 boys were taught their by one school master, with one book, who was assisted by monitors. In 1818 girls were allowed to attend. http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/album/pdfs/schools-46.pdf
 * Example Three- Boys were allowed to attend schools before girls were.**

Pupils were taught to read, knit and do plain needle work well, with strictest attention paid to their moral and religious instruction http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/album/pdfs/schools-46.pdf
 * Example Four- In some school, they only taught the basic knowledge needed for their ourside life.**


 * TOPIC: Children's Jobs**

In the spring of 1811, my mother informed me she designed to make me a new surtout, and it would be necessary to get some fine wool for that purpose…My father, although he had a good farm, never kept sheep. He was more of a mechanic than agriculturist; so we had no wool; but, as all the farmers employed him, he could easily get all he wanted in payment. So my mother says, son, take Jenny and a s[h]eet I will give you, and go up to Mr. Silas Bigelow’s and get some wool http://www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php?DocID=34
 * Example One- If a family didn't have something they needed they send their children in search for it**

http://www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php?DocID=62
 * Example Two- Children do small house work jobs and jobs for the citizens.**
 * March 3rd**, **1837** Clear and Cold scarce thaws at all on south roofs—went to sawmill with logs
 * March** **10th, 1837** Cloudy and Clear—Chopped wood at door, went to H. Fullers with plow to be repaired The Bell was tolled, for the death of Zibah Phelps, widow of Shuball Phelps aged 72 years.
 * April** **15th,** **1837** Clear and pleasant, mended fence—Painted old ketchen floor

The lad was willing to allow that he had a //master,// for a certain time and a certain purpose, and in expectation of being one day a master himself. He thought this was no more disgraceful, than the subordination of the scholar to his teacher, or the soldier to his captain.
 * Example Three- Elders were always helped by the younger and thought that was proper.**

Parents assumed that children would become contributing members of the farm household at about six years of age, as they began to participate in the family’s work. In spring and fall, the busiest seasons of the year for farmers, children of all ages and sexes did whatever they could to help with the planting and the harvest. http://www.osv.org/explore_learn/document_viewer.php?DocID=1114
 * Example Four- Children were expected to help out on the farm no matter what.**

Between the nineteenth century and today, I would much rather live back then. Everyone was so independed in their own field of work and there was always something to do. You did you job well and expected others to do their job correctly. Even as a young child i would love to go to the school when you could learn on your own level and help your parents with the farm and chores; such as cooking, cleaning, taking care of the barn, and getting supplies. Since there was so many things to do, play for children was rare and greatly appreciated. Today, many children at my school talk about how bored the were the other day, if i lived in the nineteenth century you would learn what you needed to survive and comprehend everyone since you live in such a small town.
 * Conclusion:**