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