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For kids growing-up in ancient Greece, the way of life for rich and poor children was very different.
Rich families had slaves to do all their work for them, and boys would go to school when they were seven, although – surprise, surprise – girls didn’t
get to go. Instead, girls from rich families were educated at home,
and had music and dance lessons
at the temples.
The sons of poorer families would usually learn the trade of their father. For instance, a potter’s son would be taught the skills of pot making.
But Dad, I want to be an astronaut when I grow up!
Family life nowadays includes being DrAgGeD tO ThE ShOpS against your will by your CrUeL, HeArTlEsS parents. But back then you wouldn’t be trudging round a SuPeRmArKeT with a trolley. Shopping was done at a market around the agora, which was a bustling, lively place where people met at the centre of towns.
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