GREEK
BABIES:
The ancient Greeks considered their children to be "youths"
until they reached the age of 30! When a child was born to ancient
Greek family, the father carried his child in a ritual dance around
the household. Friends and relatives sent gifts. The family decorated
the doorway of their home with a wreath of olives (for a boy) or a
wreath of wool (for a girl).
GREEK GIRLS:
In Athens, as in most Greek city-states, with the exception
of Sparta,
girls stayed at home until they were married. Like their mother, they
could attend certain festivals, funerals, and visit neighbors for
brief periods of time. Their job was to help their mother, and to help
in the fields, if necessary.
GREEK BOYS:
In most Greek city-states, when young, the boys stayed at home,
helping in the fields, sailing, and fishing. At
age 6 or 7, they went to school.
