I think growing up and trying to fast was always seen as a bragging right. Even though you are not required to fast until the age of 14, kids as young as five years old would attempt the feat!

I particularly remember when I would fast on the weekends when I was younger. I would "collect" snacks and treats all throughout the day to save for the time when we broke fast. I remember going to the grocery store on a Saturday and collecting samples or getting candy from friends. By the end of the day, I would have my own goody bag. Now, so many years later, I see my nine year old doing the same thing. Sometimes, I help her build the goody bag because I'm rewarding her for such a major accomplishment.