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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?

Tina Although it may not have been optional if you were selected, it seems that his family went out of their way to ensure that he would be selected- his m…moreAlthough it may not have been optional if you were selected, it seems that his family went out of their way to ensure that he would be selected- his mother trained him on being able to see without his glasses for one thing. I believe it was a prestige thing. The fact that the mother was surrounded by sycophants probably made her even more pretentious. For her, it was a matter of status and offered her bragging rights. She could boast that her son had gotten in and be further envied by her peers. (less)

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