My Personal Philosophy of Discipline

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Discipline is a way of behaving which shows the willingness to obey rules or a code of behavior. It is also a way of knowing the right from the wrong, the acceptable from the unacceptable. Teaching children discipline should help them engage with others and behave better in situations. It should also help them control and modify their behavior depending on the situation and the environment. It should help them to maintain positive behavioral equilibrium under persuasion and inducement, chaos and confusion.
According to the Committee for Children (2004), the purpose of discipline is “to encourage moral, physical, and intellectual development and a sense of responsibility in children." (American Humane Association). Discipline cannot be forced from children. It should be inculcated in children in such a way that it becomes internalized and a way of life for them. Discipline is an ability or skill that preserves good behavior even in a situation of chaos and confusion. It is not possible to use just a single technique when trying to teach children discipline. The Eclectic approach uses different strategies, theories and guidance principles to help children be disciplined. (American Humane Association)
We should consider the ages and stages of the children and the cultural, social and socio economic background of the children before deciding on the discipline strategies. Since positive guidance is the requirement, it is better to observe the child keenly before strategizing on what guidance principle to apply to help the child. Also, all children are unique. Hence what works with one child may not work with another.
Strategies used to teach discipline to children should be positive in nature. I believe in disciplining with lov...

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...re rulers of our country. And it is through teaching them discipline that we teach them to control their own lives.

Works Cited

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