The Weaknesses In Sparta's Education

The weaknesses in Sparta’s education, overrule the strengths. Sparta’s education system only teaches the basics of reading and writing.they also teach students fight and steal, all done under cruel conditions. This does not teach the students everything they need to learn. “Only the rudiments [basics] of reading and writing were taught; instruction consisted for the most part in … obedience, bodily fitness, and courage to conquer in battle.” (Document, A). Students need to be taught more than just the basic information, to become adults. Boys were also taught to steal from others and fight in wars. Not all men should be recruited to war. Some should have the option to stay with their families, and have a job to provide for their wife and children.