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Filles du Roi
(the
King's Daughters):
No
Time for Play
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Children
were welcome in the colony. It meant that there were more hands
to help around the house and the farm. There were many chores
that children were expected to do. They helped weed the gardens.
They were expected to fetch water from the well. During harvest
time, everyone had to help in the field.
There was
little time to play and there was no money for toys. If there
was free time, children would listen to stories told by the adults.
Most stories were told from memory as many people did not read or
write. Toys were made out of wood or spare material. A doll was
a luxury.
Children did
get together at community events. Even these, however, were focused
on getting work done. Families would get together to help each
other do bigger tasks. Some tasks such as building a house or
raising a barn needed the help and co-operation of many. When the
work was done, then there would be time for food and entertainment.
Links
to more information…
…About
Les Filles du Roi
The Virtual Museum of New France: Les
Filles du Roi
Musée de la civilisation : Les
Filles du Roi
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What
was life like for children on Canadian farms, 300 years ago?
Would you have liked to live then? Why or why not?
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