In which ancient society were boys deliberately treated very harshly to toughen them to become disciplined soldiers in adulthood?

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This practice was adopted by ancient Sparta, where boys were taken from their mothers at the age of 7 and forced to undergo harsh physical training, including enduring extreme cold, heat, and hunger, to toughen them up and prepare them for a life of military service. This training was essential in creating a disciplined and fierce army, which was one of the best in ancient Greece.

In Which Ancient Society Were Boys Deliberately Treated Very Harshly