When Douglas started first grade, he did not like school as much as preschool because he was expected to do the same thing at the same time as the other children
But soon, he was raising his hand and waiting for his turn to talk, just like everyone else. This is because school is a place where students learn to function in the larger society by learning
a. individuality is only for very young children and that maturity equals conformity.
b. the formal prescriptions of society and that to get along one must go along.
c. good people are always cooperative and do as they are told.
d. failing to comply with school rules will result in a note in their permanent records that will follow them for the rest of their lives.
Answer: b. the formal prescriptions of society and that to get along one must go along.
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