Video - From Dresses to Barracks: Wild Childhoods Through History!

Did you know that in Victorian England, boys had to wear dresses until they were about six or seven years old? It was considered practical because it made diaper changes easier—talk about an early fashion faux pas! In ancient Sparta, boys were taken from their families at age seven to live in military barracks and train as soldiers. They were even encouraged to steal food, but if caught, they were punished—not for stealing, but for getting caught! In medieval Europe, boys were often sent to work as apprentices at a very young age, sometimes as young as ten, essentially becoming tiny adults in the workforce. Now, isn't that a wild ride through history? If you found this interesting, drop a comment with your favorite historical fact!