How was Growing Up for Knights in a Castle?

     A knights life wasn't much easier than peasant life. It was filled with combat and military strategic training, sharpening weapons, ordering the weak around, and killing others on the battle field. Most knights lived on a manor or a castle, where they trained since they were seven years old. At a young age they wrestled, practiced with wooden swords, and rode horses.Eventually at age fifteen the young boy becomes a squire. As a squire he will be like a personal assistant to the knight. He will sharpen the knights sword and care for his horse and other companions. If he is lucky he will become a real knight at age twenty-one. As a knight he will participate in games such as jousting and duels, and fight to defend his castle. He will also live a rich life.