SEC | S11W3-""Discipline""

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For the week in view, it brought about Discipline to us and all we have to say about it. Let's get started guys by using the presented guidelines.

How do you view discipline?

In simple terms, discipline means a pattern or way of life that entails that rules and regulations are enforced. In life and society at large, we can't remove the fact that there are laws in existence that brings about peace and orderliness. A lawless society simply means that there is a breakdown of law and order which is the hinged point of discipline.

Therefore, discipline is a focal point that brings about the correctness of a system, and training of persons to bring about a designed path or designated way of life. It is a very key tool used in most inter-agency institutions to restore misbehaviors and non-compliance to due process.

When we look at the military in this world ranging from developed countries to developing and underdeveloped countries, the hallmark of the position is discipline. They so much believe in this term and view anything less than as a serious offense to the institution in which they believe. Imagine a lawless armed force and the damage this would poise to the people around.

Discipline aside from being a pattern to follow to continue in the path of rules and order, is also a corrective measure in place in terms of punishment and treatment to correct anomalies or individual wrongs. In this part of the world in Africa and Nigeria as a case study, parents do not hesitate to unleash the direct punishment required for wrongs made to deter recurrence.

Lastly, on this, discipline is an act to correct and at all times it should remain what it is to satisfy the purpose of enforcement.

Have you been disciplined before or have you ever disciplined someone?

I have been involved in the questions asked. I have been disciplined and also disciplined someone else. I hope this does not sound retaliatory 😊. They are of different happenings and for the purposes of taking correction and being corrected.

While growing up, it is important to note that every child would receive discipline, especially in my dear country. It is not negotiable as you would definitely be reset each time you go off the radar. To make matters worse for me, I had a mom who was/is a teacher who definitely will implement that adage that says, "Charity begins at home".

For some of us in this category, it was a trial time for us but the most important thing, we are good examples of this process. It helped put us in the path of a right consciousness where doing the right thing is the hallmark. There are countless scenarios I could mention and the benefits therein now. When I try to recall the past, it shows me all those training were actually worth it now though it looked like an unnecessary punishment.

Presently, as a parent, I have also tried so much to impact the same virtue down to the children. They have to live right and be in good standing behavior irrespective of the situation. In this case, they should understand that the enforcement or punishment must not done before knowing what is right.

Especially, at these formative stages, they have to be seriously disciplined by guiding them on the dos and don'ts. There is no room for sparing the rod and spoiling the child syndrome. Every matter is handled head-on and corrections are made in handy.

Do you consider discipline as love or hatred despite how it is given?

Discipline is a show of love. I believe that we can only correct people we love so as to build and guide them through the right path in life. But there is one thing that is usually the case here. The person disciplining sees it from the love perspective whereas the receiver of this discipline sees it as hatred.

I have tasted both sides of receiving and giving discipline, and I would say more about how they are viewed. My siblings and I growing up have always seen Mom as a disciplinarian and someone who brings discomfort through her corrective measures. But it is only at this time we've realised that all she did was for our good.

I could remember in this present adult age, there are some things when I want to indulge, I remember her corrective and disciplinary actions then. Up till this moment, those disciplines received from her are still guiding my path to my present-day living as well as resounding fresh in my memories.

Therefore, discipline is an act of love used in the correction of a younger one. But we have to be subtle with mild in our vocal expression to avoid being brandished as acts of wickedness or hatred even when it is intended for good.

Do you think discipline is beneficial to kids?

Yes, it is essential and needed. In fact, every child needs to pass through the path of discipline. It is a quicker corrective tool to install normalcy. We already know that children at this formative age need to be guided to avoid being wayward.

The Christian holy scriptures or. The book says that "Train up a child in the ways of the Lord so that when he grows, he won't depart from it". The way of the lord at this time is the way of discipline. Aligning them to the path that seems right and giving appropriate punishment for defaulting.

I was a product of discipline as a child, though it looked like a mother-to-son hatred, but it was for my good. I am reaping and benefiting all the goods that come from it. However, children should also enjoy such largesse to avoid spoiling them. When we fail to enforce punishment to discipline children, there may be recurrence and as well abuse of the process.

By instilling discipline, the right is done without having to physically enforce it, it is also done timely in accordance with expectations. Just as we may want to discipline the kids, it should be done in a manner that represents love rather than hatred irrespective of the circumstances.

Your personal advice to those who give discipline and to those who receive it."

For some of us who give Discipline, it should be done in a manner that everyone who comes across it doesn't feel otherwise. Its end product should be viewed with the correctness of process and love. We may not necessarily have to use a Cain to drive our point but rather other non-vocal means to achieve the same result in love.

For those receiving it, discipline was not introduced because of hatred or means of maltreatment but rather as a corrective measure to allow for a better path in life. Though we may struggle as kids to believe it is not hate during enforcement. Only time would explain this further when they become of age.

Conclusion

Our collective understanding of discipline should continue to drive the singular reasons why the military upholds this term. It is a way of process that allows for correction, punishment, and repositioning. It can be called discipline if it is tailored towards bringing positive change and betterment. The best approach is to have it delivered in a subtle rather than war-ranged manner so as to represent the love it comes with.

Thank you, friends. I hope to invite @ruthjoe, @okere-blessing, and @chilaw to join the contest.