Article January 3, 1942 Issue

"According to the rules"

[Written Especially for Young People]

SARAH ELEANOR PAINE

"'He played the game according to the rules.' If that can be said of me, I shall be satisfied," declared a man of unquestioned integrity in both business and personal relations. His remark led the listener to ponder both the simplicity and substantiality of ambition such as this and the deeper implications of the metaphor.

Considering what it means to play the game "according to the rules," we naturally think of the field of sports. For such activities there are always strict rules, which must be enforced and obeyed in order to secure not only justice and good sportsmanship, but also the fullest possible enjoyment of the game. The score cards of a public golf course at one time carried the line, "The game ceases to be golf when the rules are broken at pleasure." In this way even beginners were taught the importance of respect for the necessary rules. In important competitive events, athletes who "break training" or indulge in foul play are severely disciplined. Thus high standards are maintained, and participants win respect not only for their prowess, but also for their fairness and obedience to rightful discipline.

What of rules for daily living? What are they, and how can they be interpreted and obeyed in the way that will give the most satisfactory results?

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