Browse the reactions of other viewers to Coming of Age below.

These reactions were submitted to this site between September 14 and December 5, 2004. The site is now closed to new reactions.

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Posted 10/16/04 by Nick Graval, in Los Angeles, CA
I thought the site was very interesting. I hope my mom will take me to the Getty again. I enjoyed the knuckle game and will visit the site again to play as the ancient dudes did.

Posted 10/16/04 by Zach Topkis, in Beverly Hills, CA
I was amazed by all of the information available here about the children in Athens. The games were great and I enjoyed playing knucklebones with the Goddess of Wisdom, Athena, even though I could not win the match with her. In sixth grade we have been studying the ancient gods so this helped make it all clear. I visited all of the sections and it gave me a lot to think about.

Posted 09/21/04 by Leonie, in Brussels, Belgium
This is great. Antiquity always seems to revolve around adults, wars, and myths. Now, for once, you are focusing on children and I think this is great. It makes ancient times more realistic.

Posted 09/16/04 by Natalia Jessen, in Santa Cruz, CA
With the Athens Olympics hype subsiding, this exhibition and Web site provide a deeper understanding of ancient Greek life. What better way to do that than through children and family! Thank you.

Posted 09/14/04 by Maria Roybal-Hazen, in Collegedale, TN
I teach Ancient Art History at the college level and am always looking for ways to help students understand art within its context and the purpose for which it was intended to be viewed. This exhibition helps bring that association closer to the student.

Posted 09/09/04 by Kathy Wilson, in Santa Maria, CA
This is an awesome interactive site. I found the Coming of Age in Ancient Greece categories presented nicely. This exhibit will be informative and fun; I'm looking forward to taking my 3-year-old son.

Posted 09/09/04 by Grace, in Las Vegas, NV
I see democracy was not for everyone. What a delightful presentation of ancient Greek life. We could use some of those tutors now!

Posted 09/08/04 by Ann, in Los Angeles, CA
I didn't realize we knew so much about children in ancient Greece! It's amazing that that these toys, statuettes, and fragile cups and vases survived for nearly 2,500 years. Great presentation.

Posted 09/08/04 by Susan, in Los Angeles, CA
The Greeks invented democracy, yet they had slaves to help them raise and educate their children, and they excluded women from formal education and from most civic participation. I wonder whether slaves and women ever protested—were they content with their position in society? Did girls dream of more than weaving cloth and running the household?

Posted 09/07/04 by Chris, in Los Angeles, CA
Cool site. Thanks!