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“You send a boy to school in order to make friends - the right sort.” quote by Virginia Woolf
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“You send a boy to school in order to make friends - the right sort.”

Virginia Woolf

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Source Essay: A Room of One’s Own, 1929

Sending a boy to school aims to foster friendships with appropriate peers, emphasizing social development alongside academics.

In simple terms: School helps boys make good friends.

Key Takeaway

Encourage healthy social environments.

Themes

education friendship development

Mood

thoughtful optimistic

Type

educational social

When to use this quote

  • classroom settings
  • extracurricular clubs
  • parental guidance

Key Concepts

social skills peer influence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can schools ensure positive peer groups?
  • What role do parents play in social development?
A Different Perspective

Friendship quality varies widely.

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