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Life was diffifcult because things were very different then today. The biggest difference is there was no teenager stage in life for men or women. Males went from children to grown men without the stage in between to prepare them for the transission. Daily burdens brought much struggle for teenagers during this period because there were absolutely high expectations for them. They had to perform as well as any grown up, the difficulty being that they did not have the proper experience. The positive was the fresh helping hand(s) to support the family increased the overall wellfare of the family. Teenager's ays were full of labor, work and things we consider boring. Freetime was something they barely saw and entertainment came in only the smallest forms.
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∙ 11y agoTeenage life in ancient Rome was very different from that of teens today. It seemed as if Roman youth went directly from childhood to adulthood without the transition period of just being a teen. When boys reached the age of 15 or 16, they were given their toga virilis
and were considered an adult. Girls were hustled off into marriage at the age of 13 or 14. Being young, they were not expected to know it all and the boys went with their fathers to gain experience and learn the ins and outs of their professions. If they were wealthy, many times the boys were allowed or sent to continue their eduction. If they were poor to middle class they joined their parents in the family business. The girls, went to live with their husbands and learned the ins and outs of running a household from their mother-in-laws,
in addition to what she had learned at her home. This is just a broad outline of a Roman's
teen years and they were not all bleak. There were special events for the youth, such as the Trojan games and there was undoubtedly hanging out in the forum. The ancient writers warned of the "corruption of youth", which could be interpreted as a reaction to teenage hijinks.
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∙ 12y agogirls couldn't go to school, but boys could.
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What was ancient rome like in 650 bc?
Roman
What was life like in Rome before Europeans arrived?
Rome is in Europe. Its inhabitants were always predominantly European.
What was daily life like in ancient Sparta?
turds
What kind of economy did ancient rome have?
The economy of Ancient Rome was based on Agriculture, Slaves and Trade. Industrial production was only a small part of their economic base.
What did ancient Rome grow?
i think they would have grown wheat and stuff like that but im not quite sure Google it
What was an ancient Chinese teenagers life like?
The concept of a teenager is modern. It didn't exist in Ancient China. Once a person hit puberty, they were considered an adult.
What was life like for patricians in ancient Rome?
Quite laid back-they had the life of luxury sometimes they could have jobs as advisers or patrons.
What happens when you die in ancient Rome?
If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.If a plebeian died in ancient Rome he had a funeral and was buried just like everyone else.
What was the warfare like in ancient Rome?
Dangerous
What were catacombs in ancient Rome?
Sort of like graveyards.
What was it like growing up in ancient Rome?
boring
What was ancient rome like in 650 bc?
Roman
What was spring like in Ancient Rome?
it was rainey but also warm
What was ancient Rome trade like?
Their trade was about trading stuff.
What was the summer in ancient Rome like?
Very warm/hot.
What is the landform like in Ancient Rome?
It's like walking on some bugs.
What is the spring like in ancient Rome?
It was rainy and warm. The climate of ancient Rome was mostly the same as present day Rome. It was hot in the summer, and winter was pleasant. It was usually a moderate amount of rainfall.
