Chase comes from a wealthy family and attended the school due to legacy admissions, despite not being a strong student, while Peter worked hard and earned admission on his own merits. The document discusses the role of elite boarding schools in the early 20th century as protective institutions that took the place of parents to mold boys into moral individuals, with an emphasis on forming social and professional connections between students from privileged backgrounds.
Chase comes from a wealthy family and attended the school due to legacy admissions, despite not being a strong student, while Peter worked hard and earned admission on his own merits. The document discusses the role of elite boarding schools in the early 20th century as protective institutions that took the place of parents to mold boys into moral individuals, with an emphasis on forming social and professional connections between students from privileged backgrounds.
Chase comes from a wealthy family and attended the school due to legacy admissions, despite not being a strong student, while Peter worked hard and earned admission on his own merits. The document discusses the role of elite boarding schools in the early 20th century as protective institutions that took the place of parents to mold boys into moral individuals, with an emphasis on forming social and professional connections between students from privileged backgrounds.
On Chases Birthright That guy would never be here if it werent for his familyI dont get why the school still does that. He doesnt bring anything to this place (20) v. On Peters Hard Work Wealthy town in CT Harvard Alumni
Boarding Schools (2015)
Protectionist Total Institutions
Boys, if left to themselves in the world, could not be expected to grow into moral beings (30). in loco parentis Family ties and connections with other elites