"The Swing Kids" is a movie that portrays the struggle of young German swing enthusiasts to preserve their music and culture during the Nazi regime. While the movie does not specifically show techniques used by the Hitler Youth to convince boys to join their cause, here are some general techniques used by the Nazi Party to indoctrinate young people:
1.) Propaganda: The Nazi Party used propaganda to spread their ideology and ideals to the masses, including young people. This included posters, films, speeches, and rallies that glorified the Nazi Party, its leaders, and its goals.
2.) Indoctrination: The Hitler Youth and other Nazi organizations were heavily involved in indoctrinating young people into the Nazi ideology. This involved teaching young people about the supposed superiority of the Aryan race, the need to eliminate "undesirables" such as Jews and homosexuals, and the importance of loyalty to the state and its leaders.
3.) Military training: The Hitler Youth also provided military training to boys as young as 10 years old. This included basic military drills, weapon training, and ideological training that focused on the importance of the military and the duty of young Germans to fight for their country.
It is important to note that while these techniques were used by the Nazi Party, not all young people were convinced or swayed by their messages. The Swing Kids, for example, rejected the Nazi Party's values and continued to enjoy their music and culture despite the risks involved.