Characteristics of True Adulthood

1. Accepts criticism gratefully. Being honestly glad for an opportunity to improve
2. Does not indulge in self-pity. Has begun to feel the laws of compensation operating in all life.
3. Does not expect special consideration from anyone.
4. Controls temper.
5. Meets emergencies with poise.
6. Feelings are not easily hurt.
7. Accepts the responsibility of own acts without trying to "alibi'.
8. Has outgrown the ‘all or nothing’ stage. Recognizes that no person or situation is wholly good or wholly bad. And begins to appreciate the golden rule.
9. Is not impatient at reasonable delays.
10. . Have learned they are not the arbiter of the universe and that must often adjust to other people and their convenience.
11. . Is a good loser can endure defeat and disappointment without whining or complaining.
12. . Does not worry unduly about things he cannot help.
13. . Is not given to boasting or "showing off" in socially unacceptable ways.
14. . Is honestly glad when others enjoy success or good fortune.
15. . Has outgrown envy and jealousy.
16. . Is open-minded enough to listen thoughtfully to the opinions of others.
17. . Is not a chronic 'faultfinder'.
18. . Plans things in advance rather than trusting to the inspiration of the moment.