1. Good manners come out of good character. Build up a good character when you are young.
2. Good thoughts make a good mind. A good mind makes a person good.
3. All good manners should start at home. Respect your parents and follow their advice. Be kind and good to your brothers and sisters.
4. Earn a good name at your school. Be regular in attendance, diligent and well behaved. Respect your teachers and love your companions.
5. Learn to plan all the ordinary indoor and outdoor games. Play with interest, without quarreling or cheating.
6. Be helpful to everyone as far as you can.
7. Always speak the truth.
8. See, talk and follow the good qualities you observe in others. If you find any bad qualities observe them silently and make sure you do not repeat them.
9. Be very careful when you walk on public roads. Learn the rules of the road.
10. When you meet anyone for the first time in the day salute him or her with a proper form of address like “Harih Om,” “Namaste,” “Good Morning,” etc.
11. Do prayer at least for half an hour a day. Sing the songs and bhajans taught to you in the Balavihar.
(Taken from "My Prayers," published by Chinmaya Publications.)
