Preparing For Power: America's Elite Boarding Schools
by Peter W. Cookson Jr, Caroline Hodges Persell
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Author: Caroline Hodges Persell, Peter W. Cookson JrEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1987-09-30
ISBN: 0465062695
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Basic Books
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"Democracy is supposed to begin at the schoolhouse door. One has to be blinded by this glowing image of equality, however, not to see that private [boarding] schools, in general, represent an elite alternative to the public educational system in much the same way that private cars are alternatives to public transportation."
Even though this book was published in 1985, most of the research and analysis of the elite schools still apply today. The different types of boarding schools across the United States are illuminating. Take the time to know the differences.
There is the impression that boarding schools are for delinquents, second-rated and spoiled children. Positively, not the case. Children entering their teenage years must be mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually disciplined for an entirely new experience away from home; or get suspended or expelled quickly.
The book gives a fair review about how several public schools are even producing a growing number of eligible candidates for the Ivy League schools, although in many ways, the authors believe they still remain at a significant disadvantage.
Although attending a private boarding school is no guarantee for admittance to Harvard, it certainly does provide a "booster shot" for incredible success. Every parent should read this book.
For example, Portsmouth Abbey School is located near Newport, Rhode Island. Considerations included: 1) children leaving the nest early; 2) a safe, but not necessarily comfortable learning environment; 3) equality between the boys and girls; 4) the ability of the children to seize opportunities; and get 5) access / exposure to all the information / people / network in the World.
Plan accordingly while your child is in kindergarten. Discover how America's elite are bred.
Summary of Preparing For Power: America's Elite Boarding Schools
Why do private boarding schools produce such a disproportionate number of leaders in business, government, and the arts? In the most comprehensive study of its kind to date, two sociologists describe the complex ways in which elite schools prepare students for success and power, and they also provide a lively behind-the-scenes look at prep?school life and underlife.
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