The school has always been the most important means of transferring the wealth of tradition form one generation to the next. This applies today in an even higher degree than in former times for, through the modern development of economy, the family as bearer of tradition and education has become weakened. This passage best supports the statement that for transferring the wealth of tradition from one generation to the next -

The passage discusses the role of the school in transferring tradition and education, noting that this function has become even more crucial today due to the weakening of the family as the primary bearer of tradition because of modern economic development. Here's the analysis of the options based on the passage:

1. Option A - there are means other than the school:
   • The passage emphasizes that the school is the most important means of transferring tradition, and it does not suggest that other means are more important than the school. It mentions that the family has become weaker as a bearer of tradition, but it focuses on the role of the school.
   
   
   • This option is not supported by the passage.


2. Option B - several different sources must be tried:
   • The passage does not discuss the need for multiple sources to transfer tradition. It highlights the school as the primary institution for this purpose, especially in light of the weakening of the family’s role.
   
   
   • This option is not supported by the passage.


3. Option C - economic development plays a crucial role:
   • The passage mentions that due to modern economic development, the family as a bearer of tradition has weakened. While economic development is mentioned, the focus is more on the resulting weakening of the family, not the role of economic development itself.
   
   
   • This option is partially related but not fully supported by the passage.


4. Option D - modern technology must be put to use:
   • The passage does not discuss the use of modern technology in transferring tradition. It focuses on the school as the key institution and the weakening of the family’s role due to economic development.
   
   
   • This option is not supported by the passage.


5. Option E - family, as ever, is the most potent means:
   • The passage explicitly states that the family has become weakened as a bearer of tradition due to modern economic development. Therefore, the family is no longer seen as the most potent means for transferring tradition.
   
   
   • This option is not supported by the passage.


6. Final Answer:
   • The best supported statement by the passage is C. economic development plays a crucial role.