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What did children wear during the day?
Children wore clothes that were mature looking, sophistacated and simple. The material was made strong so it would last longer. They wore clothes that were just like their parents, which depended on class and location.

Girls wore clothes that had prints and unique fabrics such as silk. They wore frilly dresses and pantaloons which are like cut of tights with lace. Sometimes older girls wore a bustle which expanded their dress.

Boys wore long coats with dull colors. They wore pantyhose and shoes with a little heal. Many boys wore large hats that matched either the pants or coat. Their was usually a hint of cream frill at the top of their shirts.

Sources:
"Renaissance Fashion Glossary/Images." //Romance Reader at Heart//. Web. 10 Jan. 2010. .

Knof, Alfred A. //Costume//. New York: Eye Witness. Print.

=2. What was a child's life like? (work)= · When a child was seven, work had to begin. Children were given a formal education but most became a farm laborer or servant as they grew older. Most Children were expected to behave the same way their parents did, this sometimes depended on class.

If the family was poor, sometimes the children would be sold for money. In the case of the family being in the lower type of class- the children were working in the fields or helping out in the house, especially in the kitchen. But the middle class parents would teach their children to become merchants. Families that were full of riches taught the boys to become strong warriors and or men with power. The young girls would be taught to flaunt their beauty and marry a man who came from a wealthy family. Many times, upper class women would sacrifice their life to become a nun. Boys had a 'more important' education, because the majority would be taught to become a merchant. They had a hard time of this because most we disciplined and struggle during this time. It was different because most parents were uneducated.

Marriage came a lot earlier for upper class children. Their philosophy was the earlier marriage happened, the more money there was. For lower class families, a man would not marry until he gained land.

Sources:
=="R e n a i s s a n c e Daily life Children in the Renaissance." //Oracle ThinkQuest Library//. Web. 11 Jan. 2010. []. ==

 3. What was a child's life like? (play)
· It would be almost a miracle for both the mother and child top live. The mortality rate was high because the technologies were not advanced. If the mother did live, she would have as many children possible, sometime even twenty. Most children began to walk by using a wheel walker. It is a triangular prism made out of wood with four wheels attached to the bottom of it. · Children were allowed to play, people believed it was part of nature. Common activities were very similar to ours such as snowball fights, hide-and-seek, ball games (catching and more). Most children also liked to play outdoor games. They built dams out of water, sticks and dirt, and built mini homes out of mud and sand. Small toys were home made such as spinning tops, rocking horses, dolls and balls.