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“The child learns more of the virtues needed in modern life-of fairness, of justice, of comradeship, of collective interest and action-in a common school than can be taught in the most perfect family circle” quote by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
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“The child learns more of the virtues needed in modern life-of fairness, of justice, of comradeship, of collective interest and action-in a common school than can be taught in the most perfect family circle”

Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Advocates schooling for civic virtues over familial teaching.

In simple terms: School teaches civic virtues.

Key Takeaway

Promote public education.

Themes

education justice community equality

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

educational social

When to use this quote

  • public schools
  • policy debates
  • parental guidance

Key Concepts

Sociology political theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools complement families?
  • What civic virtues are most needed today?
A Different Perspective

Family can also teach virtues.

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