Pedagog

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Pedagogs (also pedagogue - from the Greek "paidia" (παιδιά) meaning child, rather than the Latin pes meaning a foot) were a type of slave in ancient Rome; their charges were to protect, care for, and in many cases, educate, the children of the masters. They were useful for several reasons: they performed tasks that the parents would otherwise have to do, they gave extra security to children who easily wander off or be kidnapped, and they allowed parents to keep an emotional distance from the child, as Roman children often died before the age of 5.

Due to the trust placed in them and the loyalty expected, it was more likely for a slave to be freed if he/she was a pedagog rather than another position, such as cook.