Miss Harriman repelled George by her apparent lack of appreciation of
something that to him was precious. Her control of the situation was
purely external, coercive. She did nothing to rouse the boy’s power of
_self_-control. By using the principles of approval and initiative in
coöperation she would have accomplished her purpose just as effectively,
and at the same time would have strengthened the boy’s self-respect and
self-reliance.
By reproving George in a way that roused his antagonism she turned him
into a ringleader, for the time being, the effect of which was to
increase the disorder, rather than cure it.