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Do we know why Frederick was so pushed by his family to attend the Nazis school where he obviously did not belong?
Janice Kohl Familial structure had been destroyed with the difficulties the German people were in and the government was seen as the answer to the problems of the…moreFamilial structure had been destroyed with the difficulties the German people were in and the government was seen as the answer to the problems of the complete breakdown of society. The parent's sense of right and wrong was crushed under the pressure of starving and not being able to clothe their children. They had handed their responsibilities away long ago. In general, the people had lost any sense of what was "right". But not every individual and Frederick was one of these.


If you would like to read about the German people living in the country of Germany, try Yonder The Bridge by Eve Berck. (less)
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