Point of View. If the author's purpose is the why behind the writing, the point of view is the who. Point of view is all about who is telling or sharing the details. In informational text, it's the author telling the details.
During that time period it was before the Enlightenment. Which meant that people could no prove many of the things happening in the world. They were also subject to nature when living in The New World and not to mention most colonies up in the New England area moved there for religious freedom.
Answer: Smith—permissive; Jones—authoritarian; Johnson—rejecting-neglecting
Explanation: The Smith's are lenient. They don't expect much from their children but they shower all the love and care for their children. This is an example of permissive parenting.
The Jones's are authoritarian. This is just an opposite of permissive parenting. They expect much but show less care.
The Johnson's are rejecting-neglecting. They don't expect anything from the kids and they don't care either.
Answer: wandered aimlessly
Explanation: They are teens. Teens are impatient, and will must likely be moving around waiting anxiously for the gates to open.