What was the typical lifespan of a whipping boy's career?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Whipping Boy
The typical lifespan of a whipping boy's career varied, but it generally lasted until the prince reached adolescence, around age 12 to 14. Whipping boys were chosen for their close age to the royal child and were often dismissed once the prince was deemed old enough to take responsibility for his own actions, ending their role.