What are the differences between teaching Athenian and Spartan boys?

The main difference in the upbringing of Athenian and Spartan boys is considered to be military training and the basic principle of approach to education. In Athens, the military component, although important, did not play a noticeable role in education. Athenian education systematically developed all the main benefactors of man and citizen. Spartan education, due to the peculiarities of society, focused on physical and military development. Such Spartan “games” as cryptas are known. In them, a detachment of young men tracked down and killed the healthiest helot.