Indian children were praised when they were good. But when they were bad they were shamed. Boys played many games that made them strong. They also help there father around. When a boy was in his early teens he went on a test of strength and went without food for along period of time.
Some people live without food for a long period of time or lived in the wilderness.
In some tribes a boy was supposed to get a image from a spirit that would become his guardian. Here are some links that will give you more information about indians.