Blake’s ‘The School Boy’ advocates for?

A. a fine balancing between work and pleasure for a child’s development
B. the liberty of the child to explore nature and life without restraints
C. the promotion of the culture of excellence in a child’s academic endeavour
D. a proper disciplinary culture for the training of a child

Correct Answer: Option A

A. a fine balancing between work and pleasure for a child’s development

Explanation

A fine balancing between work and pleasure for a child’s development is the best answer. The poet in the sixth stanza concludes his argument by adding that strict parenting and schooling will make the child’s adult life unproductive without a fine blend of enjoyment of life and discipline.