The first idea that the child must acquire, in order to be actively disciplined, is that of the difference between good and evil; and the task of the educator lies in seeing that the child does not confound good with immobility, and evil with activity.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of teaching children the fundamental concept of distinguishing between good and evil. It suggests that a child needs to understand that being good does not mean being idle, and being evil does not equate to being active. The responsibility of educators is to prevent children from confusing goodness with passivity and evil with constant movement, instilling in them the ability to discern right from wrong while actively engaging in positive actions.

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