Evidence suggests that colonial children in New England were more sternly reared than those in other regions.

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Colonies in New England had stricter Puritan beliefs and values, emphasizing discipline and morals, resulting in a more rigid upbringing for children. Other regions, such as the Chesapeake and southern colonies, had a more relaxed approach to child-rearing, influenced by their agricultural and slave-holding lifestyles.

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