Similarities and Differences of the Children of
Athens and Sparta
Differences
Sparta
Athens
Similarities
Similarities and Differences of the Children of
Athens and Sparta
Differences
Sparta
wanted to
create
tough,
singleminded
soldiers to
maintain
control over
their
conquered
territories
Athens
wanted to
create wellrounded
citizens
 Unfit children were
left to die.
 At age 7 boys were
put under control of
state.
 Lived in military
style barracks.
 Education stressed
military training and
obedience.
 Children nurtured by
their mothers.
 Age 7 taught good
manners by a
pedagogue.
 Purpose of
education was to
create a wellrounded individual.
 At 18 formally
became a citizen
Similarities
 Boys stayed at home
until age 7
 Harsh punishment used
to impose discipline.