WHAT A CHILD SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER

The necessity of an absolute sincerity.

The certitude of Truth's final victory.

The possibility of constant progress with the will to achieve.

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                       AN IDEAL CHILD

IS GOOD-TEMPERED

He does not become angry when things seem
to go against him or decisions are not in his favour.

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IS GAME

Whatever he does he does it to the best
of his capacity and keeps on doing
in the face of almost certain failure.He always thinks straight and acts straight.

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IS TRUTHFUL

He never fears to say the truth
whatever may be the consequences.

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IS PATIENT

He does not get disheartened
if he has to wait a long time
to see the results of his efforts.

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IS ENDURING

He faces the inevitable difficulties
and sufferings without grumbling. 

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IS PERSEVERING

He faces the inevitable difficulties
and sufferings without grumbling.

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IS POISED

He keeps equanimity in success
as well as failure.

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IS COURAGEOUS

He always goes on fighting for the
final victory though he may meet with many defeats.

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IS CHEERFUL

He knows how to smile and keep
a happy heart in all circumstances.

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IS MODEST

He does not become conceited over his success,
neither does he feel himself superior to his comrades.

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IS GENEROUS

He does not become conceited over his success,
neither does he feel himself superior to his comrades.

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IS FAIR AND OBEDIENT

He observes the discipline and is always honest.

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 All References are from collected works of Sri Aurobindo And The Mother