the author appears to insinuate that punahou school breeds students who have no regard for anything, that they are a bunch of spoiled brats.  while this may be true in some instances but that is not the goal of the school.  all schools, private or public try to inspire their students to do well, be good citizens and be proud of their school.  private schools have an edge because they can attract the brightest and better athletes but that really does not mean that public schools are any lesser - there are very bright and great athletes at public schools too.  it is just that the private schools have more resources.