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American parents, on the whole, do not want their sons to be artisans or craftsmen, but business or professional people. As a result, millions of youngsters are being prepared for careers they have little aptitude for - and little interest in except for dubious prestige.

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Sydney J. Harris
Age: 69 †
Born: 1917
Born: September 14
Died: 1986
Died: December 8
Journalist
London
England
Sydney Harris
American
Prepared
Dubious
Business
Except
Youngsters
Littles
Careers
Prestige
Little
Parents
Sons
Whole
Millions
Preparation
Craftsmen
People
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Professional
Artisans
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Craftsman
Interest
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Aptitude

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