Procreation and socialisation of children within the family provide the sole justification for the institution's unique status in society.

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Protecting firms from their own folly (the socialisation of losses, if you will) only fosters an atmosphere where companies take bigger risks if they can pass losses to taxpayers.

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Scandinavian countries are often cited as examples of how a late start in formal lessons can still lead to high standards and levels of socialisation in later years.

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They have overcome a significant bit of socialisation.

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It also noted that children must be provided with a solid foundation in socialisation, listening and speaking skills, and fine motor skills before proceeding to the demands of reading and writing.

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Given that these roles are perceived to require no more than cultural education (socialisation), women are often married early while families prefer to invest their meagre resources on the education of boys.

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