He is required to occupy certain places, to go through various motions, and to attend to diversified instruction, at the sound of a foot, or the raising of a hand.

From this course no departure is allowed.

At first it is the work of sympathy and imitation, but afterwards it becomes a matter of principle.

Thus, then, the native reluctance of the infant mind to obey, is overcome, and a solid basis laid for future efforts.
So far, however, the discipline is general; to be particular, the individual character must be minutely observed.

The movements of the child, when unrestrained, must be diligently watched, its predominant qualities ascertained, and such a mode of treatment adopted as sound judgment of character may dictate.