At what age do children become obligated to fast on the minor fasts?

Fasts & MourningMinor Fasts

Synopsis

Children become obligated to fast at age twelve (girls) and thirteen (boys), though they may be educated to fast smaller amounts at younger ages.

Late Acharonim
Lenient
Strict
Lesser cited
Major authority

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