In my opinion, this is much more a case of language being
used for group cohesion and personal belonging. The private language helps the four
boys feel special and it helps them bond with one another. It is not really needed for
the social situation.
These boys could just as easily have
their club if they are speaking English. They do not need another language for the
purpose of understanding one another (I am assuming that they all speak Englis.) The
only benefit to them in making up their own language is that it sets them apart and
makes them different from everyone else.
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