“symbolic deprivation.” The symbolism here refers to the fact that there is only so much that most of us are realistically going to change about whatever lives we’ve set up for our families. And in the context of sleepaway camp, this isn’t Chris Rock’s vision of Camp Kick-Ass. The deprivation isn’t so much about keeping children away from kids who are exactly like them or exposing them to those who are much different. Instead, it’s about reminding them that they don’t need air-conditioning, travel teams, electronic gadgets, or even electricity to enjoy themselves. In fact, the camps that have
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