Board Thread:Custom Lore Development/@comment-26535281-20160608170525

"There is no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"

- Nelson Mandela

Rin Childhood is a rather bleak thing for the lower classes and a time to train for the upper classes.

Time Line (Sorta):

It al begins with the name. A name is given a few days after birth (Generally 6 or 7). It gives the family time to decide if the child will be raised by them or given up to the state. If the child is kept he receives an bulla to show that the child is a free man or free woman.

A child technically does not revive it's citizenship until it's first birthday. During a state held ritual the children are dedicated to the state and it's gods.

At the age of 5 the child's life is forever onwards the sates. The child if of the lower classes is put to field work or the military. If the child is of the upper classes they train for a life of politics or command.

State sponsored education begins at the Age of 6. If the child has chosen the life of the military they are shipped off to military academies and other institutions (Normally filed with propaganda). If they chose work or politics they apply for apprenticeships.

Through the ages of 14 to 19. They continue to train and develop skills for the state. While  dating is not illegal it is frowned upon for the state will later provide you your mate.

At the age of 20 they become full citizens. They have a year or two to set up things for a life long carrier and have the chance to make a family. At this age the Rin is given their mate (Chosen by the State) and a small plot of land that they can call home. In the military they may receive leave for a few months if something needs to be worked out in the household.

Other:

At the age of 15 they go through a ritual that transitions them into manhood or womanhood.

All children wear necklaces and metals.

Their clothing is much like their parents but either smaller or to a lesser grade

Children given up to the state are immediately sent to temples or military academies. 