"Expert tutors, specialists in different subjects, are assigned to help
them in studies which may be difficult for them. We know the dangers of
overloading the young developing mind. Some minds develop sooner than
others. Nature has a way of its own, in that respect. Our educational
facilities are there to help but not force. It is not always the
earliest proficiency which is the best.
"As the child grows up, we train him with tact and love; under no
circumstances do we allow any feeling of inferiority, fear, or hate to
develop. Teachers are coalescent with our students. Fear does not enter
into our school curriculum. We give the students, student government.
They learn from the start, self control and obedience and the rudiments
of governing.
"In this way, thousands of years ago we succeeded in divesting
ourselves of the primitive animal fighting instinct. We have
strenuously discouraged the spirit of combativeness. We do not have
nor will we allow any offensive or defensive exercises, exhibitions,
or contests such as your brutal boxing and wrestling shows. We do not
have any offensive or defensive instruments, arms, or weapons, since
we have no need to master anyone among us. The spirit of combativeness
is totally absent in our exercises; we do not train ourselves in your
sciences of offense and defense. Violence of any kind is unknown.
"We are brought up in a healthy, pleasant environment, by affectionate
parents who inculcate in us the feelings of serenity, happiness, and
reverence for old age, and who guide us toward chastity, patience,
politeness and obedience to superiors. Our parents and teachers train
us in human relationship, how to become likable personalities, so we
can get along with our fellow beings. Our teachers stress friendship,
unselfishness, honor and loyalty. Our strict health regime keeps us
healthy and free from irritability. As a result, we live in a spirit of
unselfishness, loving and helping each other in the highest degree of
brotherhood.
"The science of human relationship referred to by your late President
Roosevelt, in a speech written before he died, but never delivered, was
long ago mastered by us. In school we take courses in human relations.
Our frequent attendance to lectures by our eminent psychologists has
helped to develop in us the most harmonious connubial and social
intercourse.
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