Modern American and public do no useful conceptual work in that sentence. It’s exactly as true without them. On the other hand, many children are born into cir

Modern American and public do no useful conceptual work in that sentence. It’s exactly as true without them. On the other hand, many children are born into circumstances so bad school is a welcome relief. Warmth, regular food, some intellectual stimulation, people who don’t hit them, ever. It’s not what you’d want for your child but it beats what lots of children get at home.