not all of the children went to school during the war. More children attended school in the northern colonies. Many of the children played roles in the Revolution. Soldiers would often bring their children and wives with them on campaigns. people were always working even the children. Most of their clothing was sewn and made at home. women wore a long dress covered with an apron they also wore cloth bonnets with a ruffled brim young girls wore the same style as women boys wore the same style as the men. Most colonial families grew vegetables and hunted for their own food. In the city, they would often get food from relatives that had farms or trade for food. To get where you were going like school most walked. If you were going on a longer trips you would either ride by horse or by boat. kids life were hard during the revolution.