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The Case Of The Saints Vs The Roughnecks

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Adults are seen as the source of power in an educational setting. They have a lot of control on the success of students and serve as disciplinarians, molding adolescence and aiding in creating their thoughts of right and wrong. In the case of the Saints versus the Roughnecks, the boys in the Saints group were involved in a variety of activities and performed well academically. On the opposite side, the Roughnecks were C-average students. In educational settings, students are praised for their academic achievements. When the Saints left class or were caught doing something deviant, they were often excused by adults (teachers, police, etc.) and seen as just boys being boys. The Roughnecks, however, were painted with the brush of being in the

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