[MD] Pirsig the Prophet

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Quoting MarshaV <marshalz at charter.net>:


> > > Hi Platt,
> > >
> > > I think I've heard that wealthy Victorian parents didn't take care of
> > > their children at all, but turned them over to governesses and
> > > boarding schools.  So if you are still talking about 'spare the rod
> > > and spoil the child', I am suspicious.  Were you a well-disciplined,
> > > proper little Platt?   Also, since there weren't any child labor
> > > laws, I think many a little tyke, from the less fortunate class,
> > > found themselves working long hours in dirty factories or the mines.
> > >
> > > Marsha
> >
> >Hi Marsha,
> >
> >Governesses and boarding schools demanded discipline. No? As I wrote, I am
> >not talking about harsh physical abuse. Do you not believe me? A 
> >"proper little
> >Platt?" Just exactly what do you mean? I was brought up to be polite 
> >and respect
> >others. Weren't you? Is that what you mean? As for child labor laws, the first
> >were enacted in Victorian England.
> >
> >Platt
> >
> 
> Hi Platt,
> 
> I've already agreed that some discipline in the public schools and at 
> home is beneficial.  Do you want me to agree with more than that?
> 
> Marsha

Hi Marsha,

No.  

Platt




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