Question

Why were conditions made so tough for young Spartan boys at such a young age? Why was dying for Sparta considered an honor?-

Answer 1

they didn't have much food , water , clothes. and that made them more "adaptable" they also had to learn to fight at a young age. and dying was a honor bc you were like "a hero" in a way. yk?

Answer 2

Spartans lived in harsh conditions, without luxuries, to make them tough fighters. Historical accounts tell of Spartan boys as being allowed no shoes, very few clothes. Young Athenian boys were tutored at home until the age of six or seven , and while older boys were taught more military-type activities, such as running.