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Sparta.
Spartan boys were trained to be soldiers from a very young age. They were taken from their homes at the age of seven and sent to military schools.
Both boys and girls were raised by women until the age of seven At 7 boys were taken from their mothers and grouped together in "packs" and were sent to what is almost equivalent to present-day military boot camp. At age 20, they became a soldier in the Spartan Army.
At the age of 7 they were sent up into the mountains to survive until they were 15.
In ancient Athens, boys did not enter the military at the age of seven. Instead, they underwent a more comprehensive education system called the "paideia," which included physical training, music, and philosophy, starting around the age of seven. Military training began later, typically at the age of 18, when young men would join the ephebeia, a program preparing them for citizenship and military service. Thus, while military training was an important aspect of Athenian life, it did not begin at such a young age.
They were given military training to prepare them for callout when their city-state forces were mobilised.
They were given military training to prepare them for callout when their city-state forces were mobilised.
At the age of 18, boys in many countries are typically considered legal adults and may be sent to serve in the military, particularly in nations with conscription or mandatory military service. Additionally, they often transition into higher education or the workforce, taking on adult responsibilities and participating in civic duties such as voting. This age marks a significant shift in societal expectations and opportunities for personal development.
At the age of 7 they were sent up into the mountains to survive until they were 15.
At the age of eighteen, boys were often sent to fulfill various societal expectations, such as completing their education, starting a career, or entering military service. In many cultures, this age marked the transition to adulthood, where they were expected to take on more responsibilities and contribute to their communities. Additionally, some were encouraged to pursue higher education or vocational training to prepare for their future roles in society.