What is a spartan upbringing?

A Spartan upbringing refers to the rigorous and disciplined education and training system of ancient Sparta, known as the agoge. Starting at age seven, boys were taken from their families to live in communal barracks, where they were educated in military skills, sports, and survival tactics, emphasizing toughness, physical fitness, and obedience. This upbringing was designed to prepare them for a life of service as elite warriors, fostering a strong sense of loyalty to their city-state and a commitment to the Spartan ideals of strength and discipline. Girls also underwent a form of physical training to ensure they became strong mothers of future warriors.