Which ethnic group has the custom of making small children monks

In Thailand, no matter men and women, young and old, mostly to short-term monasticism, wearing a robe as the highest honor in life. Buddhist men from a young age must be short-term or long-term shaved family to learn the culture of the various ethnic groups, the practice of Buddhism, short of a few days, long as the case may be, but also can choose to give up their lives to become a monk. Monasteries are schools for learning culture, as well as Zen forests for practicing the Buddha's teachings.

For thousands of years, the custom of "short-term monkhood" has become the mainstay of the people of Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries in purifying the hearts of the people, promoting national harmony, fostering the unity of all ethnic groups and stabilizing the society. So much so that the Thai people from a young age by the Buddha's silent cultivation of the work, habits become natural and simple, kind-hearted, respect for the elderly and love for the young, solidarity and mutual help, respect for teachers and elders, the family is also more harmonious it.