Which statements about the roles of children in colonial North Carolina are true? Check all that apply. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY Children were obligated to attend school after age six.

Children were given household chores to do at age three or four.

Children were expected to work on the family farm by age five.

Children were supposed to spend the majority of their time playing.

Children were required to respect their parents.

Options:  Children were given household chores to do at age three or four.

Children were supposed to spend the majority of their time playing.

Children were required to respect their parents.

Explanation:  

In colonial North Carolina, the father had full power over his family. Fathers were responsible for teaching their children, morally and mentally.

But by the age of three or four, children were assigned to small chores in the house, like gathering sticks for fires. Children also taught to knit and make stockings and caps.

Children expected to show respect for their parents. A father would punish a child for being naughty, rude, or impolite. Children supposed to do as they were told and be polite to others.