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- What did Roman children call their parents?
- What did ancient Romans call their dad?
- What are some facts about Roman children?
- How were Roman children raised?
What did Roman children call their parents?
The terms usually used to denote parenting were parens 'parent', pater 'father', and mater 'mother'. See "Pater Familias, Mater Familias, and the Gendered Semantics of the Roman Household," by Richard P. Saller.
What did ancient Romans call their dad?
At the head of Roman family life was the oldest living male, called the "paterfamilias," or "father of the family." He looked after the family's business affairs and property and could perform religious rites on their behalf. The paterfamilias had absolute rule over his household and children.
What are some facts about Roman children?
Children 7 and under were considered infants, and were under the care of women. Children were expected to help with housework from age 8 until they reached adulthood at age 12 for girls, or 14 for boys. Children would often have a variety of toys to play with. If a child died they could be buried or cremated.
How were Roman children raised?
In the overwhelmingly patriarchal society of Rome, where the pater familias had power of life and death over his household, children were considered stateless until 7 years old, when they would begin their education and be introduced to public life.
