From "Bela Patria," the Journal of the Portuguese Colony in Shanghai There is a mistaken idea, which is danger-crowing into a conviction, in the minds oath en's in the Far East, specially among the Shanna the Portuguese community here in Ieanghai that when they are graduated or java {he highest Class, and in some cases before be regarded as completed, nian Is to see 1 es
s conception should be dispersed dangerous and self-deceiving. The reality must be brought to their still nebulous brains that education begins when they leave their playground behind, and ends when old age creeps telligent mac Pacitated from vigorous in-inca vi i It we trace this wrong notion, which leads to neglect in improving oneself after leaving school, to its source, we find, too often that the youth is eager to earn a few paltry dollars as a start to be free, as they like to be no more under the tight reins of their parents, On the parents we must lay some of the blame for allowing their offsprings to abandon so early in life the acquirement of much useful and needed knowledge in these days of keen competition. Sad to say, there is a but in this case. Parents often find their income insufficient to meet their family budget, and they eagerly look forward to additional income even if this is to be had at the sacrifice of their children's education.
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