During the Reformation, the Puritans
A) characterized children as innocent and close to angels.
B) regarded children as fully mature by the time they were 7 or 8 years old.
C) suggested that parents reward children with praise and approval.
D) believed that children were born evil and stubborn and had to be civilized.

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The Puritans believed in the concept of original sin, which meant that all humans were born sinful and needed to be civilized and disciplined in order to become good Christians. They believed that children were naturally stubborn and would only become virtuous if they were dealt with severely. This viewpoint is reflected in their strict parenting practices.