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Waugh, Alec
1898
1981
Waugh, Alexander Raban
Public School Life: Boys, Parents, Masters
E-text prepared by MWS, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
"Public School Life: Boys, Parents, Masters" by Alec Waugh is a narrative exploration of the experience and culture within the English public school system, likely written in the early 20th century. The work serves as both an analysis and a representation of the realities faced by boys, their parents, and their instructors in this educational context. Waugh aims to break down the romanticized stereotypes often associated with public schools and examines the complex relationship between various stakeholders involved. The opening of the book presents a thoughtful introduction to the dynamics of public school life, highlighting the systemic pressures placed on young boys as they navigate their education and social standing. Waugh reflects on the expectations parents have for their sons and the often tumultuous transition from home to school life, characterizing the initial experiences of new students as filled with anxiety and self-doubt. Through anecdotes and observations, Waugh sets the stage for a deeper critique of the public school environment and explores how individual identity struggles to emerge amidst the rigid structures that define these formative years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
en
Endowed public schools (Great Britain)
Education, Secondary
LA
Text
Category: History - Schools & Universities
Category: Teaching & Education
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