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The Boy and His Gang

1912

Joseph Adams Puffer

The Boy and His Gang

The Boy and His Gang

Joseph Adams Puffer

1912

Parenthood & Family Relations, Psychiatry/Psychology, Sociology

The Boy and His Gang, published in 1912 by Joseph Adams Puffer, examines the social dynamics of boys' gang life through observational accounts from sixty-six boys. Puffer explores the significance of these groups, emphasizing their role in self-expression, social training, and bonding during the critical ages of ten to sixteen. The book also addresses the disconnect between adults and their own boyhood experiences, advocating for a deeper understanding of boys' instincts and the natural formation of gangs as a vital aspect of their development.

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