Hitler Youth Research Paper

Many people who have lived in Germany during the Holocaust experienced being in Hitler youth, including girls. Very few children in Hitler youth came to the conclusion of why Hitler created Hitler youth, but some did, and they tried to do things about it and stand up against Hitler. Religious people, besides jews, didn’t want their children going to Hitler youth, afraid that Hitler would change their beliefs. On the other hand the parents that weren't as religious sent their children to Hitler youth, because they were obedient to Hitler or didn't like Jews. Hitler Youth, also known as Hitlerjugend, the “ Birth of Hitler Youth” was in 1926. According to the article “Hitler Youth”, Hitler thought that young people were the “ key to transforming Germany into a strong, united nation capable of dominating on the world stage.” “Hitler Youth” also …show more content…
“Hitler Youth” says that there were “ three incarnations of Hitler Youth” and they were all taught Nazi-influenced knowledge. Even though Hitler did other things in Hitler youth he mostly made The organization so that the children would “adopt Nazi ideals” and they would learn to be loyal soldiers for his army. Once the males of Hitler youth turned 14, they would be moved to “the primary male division of the Hitler Youth, in which they received additional training and indoctrination." Most likely, enrolling in Hitler Youth for boys meant training for eventual military service. In Hitler Youth the boys were seen as more important to the Nazi Party. Hitler youth for females was to get them ready to “bear and raise the first generation of the Aryan super race." Hitler youth was a way to brainwash kids into thinking that they were important and that Hitler wanted THEM to be in his army, because they were special. The females were taught that they were only important so that they can raise the perfect Aryan