Peter was a little boy who was much pampered by his mother and usually got his way by crying.

Herbert was in the same class in school, but his strict mother insisted that he obey at once and that he do chores around the home. He always washed and dried the dishes.

I had them both in my swimming classes. When Peter left home his mother cautioned, "Please don't drown, Peter, you are the only thing I have," while Herb's mother said, "You do exactly what you are told to do."

Peter, in fear, would never let go o…