1. Using primary sources from Chapter 2, child rearing in Puritan New England was described as the responsibility of Puritan parents. By introducing their children to the importance of education, Puritan parents agreed that child rearing is a method that will help ensure the spiritual well-being of their children (Hollitz, 22). The two main goals that the Puritans taught their children were reading and writing. They believed it was a system that would properly shape their offspring. Parents also taught their children basic religious beliefs and principles of government (Hollitz, 22). The Puritans took child rearing very seriously; using different practices to help children's writing development, they are responsible for writing: diaries, journals, letters, stories, sermons and notes on sermons. Although the Puritan husband had power within the household, other than household chores and wifely duties, the mother was primarily responsible for the upbringing of the children and provided their child with a proper education in reading, of writing and spirituality (Hollitz, 23). experiences growing up in the 20th century, my parents did not play a major role in my educational process. They trusted the school to educate me following the standards and therefore did not interfere much in my school life. Another reason my parents didn't get too involved in my educational life like the Puritans do with their children is because they were too busy with their work schedules and having to rely on the school to educate myself properly. However, in terms of spiritual and religious well-being, my parents exposed me extensively to Buddhism. They taught me the basic beliefs and five main rules that will help me steer my life on the right path. Similar...... middle of paper ......experiences. I was able to learn more about the long and agonizing journey that immigrants went through to arrive in America by reading the primary sources, which gave me a better understanding of their situation. For example, I learned that if a husband or wife died halfway across the sea, the other person was held responsible for paying for the death (Hollitz, 45). Images and maps have also improved the way information can be interpreted from primary sources. Paintings of Puritan children clearly demonstrate their feelings and attitude. I was able to see through their awkward position, their lifestyle and their virtue by observing their posture, facial expression and the way they dress. The primary source materials proved to be very useful in many ways, helping me to better understand chapters 2-4 of Give Me Liberty in detail..