For You , Dorothy Finkelhor writes about a student who indicated in a self-evaluation quiz hat he had a violent temper. His awareness of this inability to control his temper became a factor in all his decisions. He deliberately avoided situations which might give rise to an explosion. He showed emotional maturity by accepting his immaturity - his uncontrolled temper. Give your servant therefore an understanding mind able to discern between good and evil.
Mature people show emotional security, humor and insight.
They get involved in the community and in causes bigger than themselves. The root of altruism lies in empathy Lacking a sense of another's need or despair, there is no caring. Family life, school, church, community and culture impart values. Adults help children by encouraging certain behaviors and discouraging others and by being positive role models. I loved you enough to ignore what every other mother did or said I loved you enough to let you stumble, fall, hurt and fail I loved you enough to say no when you hated me for it.