Before the age of 7, children are raised and cared for by their mothers or nannies at home and are supervised by the state; 7- 18 years old, entering the national educational institution, namely the military camp for education; 18-20 years old, entered higher education institutions, and the youth military training regiment began to receive formal military training; At the age of 20, citizens' children began to receive actual combat training and began to perform military service; At the age of 30, he has officially obtained citizenship and has the right to participate in mass gatherings. He can hold an official position and participate in war and military training as needed. He was exempted from military service at the age of 60.
In the reform of Pericles, great changes have taken place in the education in Athens.
The Athenians gradually formed the educational ideal of harmonious development of body and mind, and pursued the combination of physical beauty and spiritual beauty in order to become a good citizen and serve the country.
Therefore, the education in Athens at this time is a dual requirement of personality and citizenship. According to the Athenians, only individuals with harmonious physical and mental development can best perform their duties as citizens.
However, there is another difference between Athens and Sparta, that is, women in Sparta are respected, because in their hearts, only a strong mother can give birth to a strong Spartan.