Nazi policies youth

• What was the main aim of the Hitler Youth?

  To indoctrinate children outside of school
• What were the key aims of the Hitler Youth?

  To be obedient, idolise the Fuhrer, be physically fit, and strengthen racial purity
• How did the Hitler Youth encourage children to contribute to the national good?

  By promoting sacrifice for the national good
• What were the different roles for boys and girls in the Hitler Youth?

  Boys were prepared for military service, while girls were trained to be housewives and mothers
• What were the age groups for girls in the Hitler Youth?

  • 10-14: Jung Mädel (JM) (Young Girls)
  • 14-18: Bund Deutscher Mädel (BDM) (League of German Girls)
  • 18-21: Glaube und Schönheit (Faith and Beauty)
• What were the age groups for boys in the Hitler Youth?

  • 6-10: Pimpfen (Cubs)
  • 10-14: Deutsches Jungvolk (Young German Boys)
  • 14-18: Hitlerjugend (HJ) (Hitler Youth)
• Why were youth groups important for the Nazis?

  They ensured control over children when they were not in school
• What happened to other youth groups during the Nazi regime?

  All other youth groups were closed down
• What was the status of membership in the Hitler Youth by 1936?

  Membership was compulsory
• What were some activities for boys in the Hitler Youth?

  • Shooting
  • Military drills
  • Signalling
  • Military style camps
• What were some activities for girls in the Hitler Youth?

  • Cookery
  • Housework
  • Needlecraft
  • Learning about babies and child-care
• What activities were common for both boys and girls in the Hitler Youth?

  • Hiking and camping
  • Learning about Hitler
  • Learning about racial superiority
  • Singing patriotic songs
  • Participating in Nazi marches
• How did some young people feel about the Hitler Youth?

  Many enjoyed the excitement of camping and weapons training
• What concerns did some parents have about the Hitler Youth?

  They worried it taught children to prioritize Hitler over family
• What did the Hitler Youth encourage children to do regarding their families?

  To spy on family members and report conversations
• What did many young people appreciate about the Hitler Youth?

  The feeling of importance from uniforms and respect
• What activities were banned in the Hitler Youth?

  Listening to Jazz, trying new fashions, smoking, and drinking alcohol