Adolescents
Young girls were expected to perform household duties, while young boys were to help their fathers in farming.
Mostly women raised the children, but "When a boy was about four or five... his father began the training of his son."
When adolescents turned 15, they were expected to be independent. Today, this tradition of work ethic still applies to adolescents.
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Famous quotes containing the word adolescents:
“What causes adolescents to rebel is not the assertion of authority but the arbitrary use of power, with little explanation of the rules and no involvement in decision-making. . . . Involving the adolescent in decisions doesn’t mean that you are giving up your authority. It means acknowledging that the teenager is growing up and has the right to participate in decisions that affect his or her life.”
—Laurence Steinberg (20th century)