The people of the town of a Salem led a very repressed, controlled and sheltered life. Of all the people it was the children who suffered the most. These children were pent up, not allowed to play, or do anything normal children do. They were forced to read the bible constantly. The elders thought them to be thankful for being permitted to walk straight, with their eyes slightly lowered, arms at their sides, and mouths kept shut until ordered to speak. What kind of a life is this for a child? The rest of Salem was also imprisoned in invisible walls. It was as not as obvious under the guise of the church. Unfortunately we cannot know exactly what their l