Aims an policies to young

• • Boys 10 -14 = Young German Folk
  • Girls 10 - 14 = Young Girls
  • Boys 14 -18 = Hitler Youth
  • Girls 14 - 18 = League of German Maidens
• What political training did the Hitler youth do?

  • Swear oath of loyalty to Fuhrer
  • Attend residential courses > told about Nazi ideology
  • Had to report anyone disloyal to Nazis
• Compare Hitler youth for boys versus girls

  Boys- Military training, marching, camping ,hiking, membership compulsory

  Girls- preparing them for lives as wives and mothers,cook, sew, iron, must marry an Aryan man - 3 Ks Kinder Kuche Kirche
• Why did many enjoy the Hitler Youth?

  • Many found the Hitler Youth's activities and the feeling of belonging to a group attractive, especially activities like sports and camping
  • Girls, in particular, enjoyed the League of German Maidens as it allowed them to participate in activities previously limited to boys. 
• Why did many dislike the Hitler Youth?

  • the harsh discipline enforced by leaders, and the group's role in promoting Nazi ideology
  • The mandatory nature of membership (starting in 1936) and the restrictions placed on other youth groups also fueled resentment.