WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -From the ages of 8 until the onset of puberty (traditionally 12 for girls and 14 for boys in Ancient Rome), children were seen to have more rational minds and were expected to take on responsibility around the home such as taking care of the animals, gathering materials, and general chores around the house.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite their inferior legal status, Roman mothers were expected to be strong figures within the household, to play an important role in supervising the upbringing and education of children, and to maintain the smooth day-to-day running of the household.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a result, the materfamilias (mother of the family) was usually much younger than her husband. As was common in Roman society, while men had the formal power, women exerted influence behind the scenes. It was accepted that the materfamilias was in charge of managing the household.

Detailed explanation-4: -Girls were taught differently, and girls were only taught to read and write and then take on household chores. It was expected that the girls would eventually grow up and take care of the homes and so this was important teaching for them.