Life in ancient times was a challenge for children. If they did not kill the disease up to five years, the children were sent to dangerous work for which pay a penny. Feel the childhood in all its glory can only children of aristocrats. What were the features of childhood in ancient Rome?
During many years, for example, girls were given in marriage? As the father took the newborn to the family and what the Romans played a little? Read on Kolobok.ua
Birth
When the family have a child, it was placed at the head of the family down. Until he took the child in her arms, the baby did not recognize family members. By the way, the head of the family could not recognize the children and even kill. And if they do it systematically angered, he could sell them into slavery. The head of the family could own land and loved ones in the present legal and economic aspects. Moreover, the role is not only a father. In the event of his death, the eldest son became head of the family.
Amulet instead of a name
stages of childhood
From a legal point of view of Roman childhood was divided into several stages.
The first - from 0 to 7 years. At this time the child lived in the care of relatives and could not be responsible for their actions before the law.
From 7 to 12 years - and girls from 7 to 14 years - the boys spent more time with friends and strangers, often out of the house and could make small transactions with the consent of the guardian.
With 12 years of girls could marry. They were obliged to keep her virginity for her husband. Boys 15 years old are considered mature, but up to 25 years old were legally limited. Therefore, they entered into the marriage after the age of 25. However, with 16 years boy was allowed to engage in sexual relations. As a rule, it happens either slaves or prostitutes. After the wedding, a kind of intimacy is not considered cheating or adultery.
Education
Acquire knowledge could only wealthy Romans. From 7 years, they I began to attend school. There, they learned reading, writing and arithmetic. With 12 or 13 years old children can continue their education in the "school literacy". They studied art and poetry, as well as learning skills for everyday life. By the way, the girls aristocrat finished their studies at the primary school and more knowledge is obtained.
toys
You will not believe, but with babies in ancient Rome We play rattles. They were made of wood or metal, cling to them bells. The girls had dolls made of clay, wax, wood, metal, stone.
We boys were "machines" - carts and horses with wheels. The boy makes another wooden swords. Older children love to play board games, such as "tic-tac-toe."
Job
The Romans knew from birth, what kind of work can receive at maturity. Social status affects their position. The rich go into politics. Therefore, they were required to a good education, which could afford only the elite. Or administrative positions: lawyers, teachers.
Many wanted to become soldiers. After all, at the end of the military service were given a piece of land.
Wedding
A marriage of convenience - it is about the Romans. Children chose the bride and groom, on the basis of status. The choice is made the head of the family. By the way, the Romans gave us two wedding traditions: a white dress and carry the bride in his arms on the threshold of the house.
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