142 MORAL CONDITION OF THE CHILD 



SECTION V. IN THE YEAES THAT FOLLOW. 



We have now followed the child as far as our 

 purpose requires. There yet remains the period 

 of Adolescence; but it belongs rather to youth 

 than to childhood. It has received much attention 

 from investigators, and literature upon it is abun- 

 dant. It presents opportunities for revolution of 

 character, while we have traced only normal evo- 

 lution. 



If the proper attention has thus far been given 

 to the child, he is now well prepared for entrance 

 upon this peculiar "storm and stress" period. 

 He will have unusual crises physical, mental, 

 and spiritual through which he must pass, which 

 will require the greatest attention and care from 

 his spirit-guardians. But with a good foundation 

 laid, there is every ground of expectation that 

 these years will be safely passed, and the youth 

 emerge into mature life with an equipment that 

 is a guarantee of moral success. 



The child, as we have followed him, is equipped 

 at twelve years of age with a strong body, which 

 is now about to enter upon a period of growth 

 more rapid than he has ever before known. He 

 has developed a moral sense which is a capable 

 guide in situations where he must act alone and 

 without consultation, as they become necessary. 

 He has learned respect for and obedience to his 

 earthly parents, and they have made themselves 

 a symbol of the Heavenly Father, whom he has 



