The Importance of Discipline

The Importance of Discipline

• Discipline is training of one's mind and body to follow rules.

• Discipline is a way of life focused on self-control and conformity.

• A disciplined person knows to do the right thing, in the right way, at the right time.

• Parents and elders are the first to provide discipline.

• As children grow, schools and society further their disciplined upbringing.

• Rules and regulations, including religious laws, instill the importance of discipline.

• Inner voice or conscience also helps with discipline.

• Discipline exists throughout the universe, seen in the movements of planets.

• Discipline is also seen in the plant and animal kingdoms.

• Not following the system of discipline has severe consequences.

• Training for discipline occurs at both home and school.

• At home, this involves doing chores, keeping things in order and caring for younger children.

• Failure to obey at home results in being scolded or beaten.

• At school, discipline involves being quiet in class, doing work independently, paying attention, completing homework, and attending class punctually.

• These actions are driven by the fear of punishment, called externally imposed discipline.

• Discipline in the armed forces is very strict, with severe repercussions for indiscipline, and is referred to as military discipline.

• Military discipline along with all such practices train people to be disciplined.

• True discipline is self-discipline.

• Self-discipline involves doing the right thing because one knows it is necessary, coming from within.

• Self-discipline involves doing the right thing without supervision, promises of reward, or threats of punishment and is true discipline

• Self-discipline is what should be developed.

• A person with self-discipline also has self-control.

• A self-disciplined individual controls their emotions and masters themselves.

• Lack of self-discipline causes many societal problems.

• Lack of self-discipline can lead to accidents, quarrels, fights, and destruction of fun.

• Employees lacking self-discipline require supervision.

• Lack of self-discipline impacts the person themselves and others.

• Someone who eats without control or lacks a life schedule will suffer from diseases and be unsuccessful.

• Self-discipline comes from within and restrictions or limitations help develop it.

• The motto for self-discipline should be "I do it because I know it is right and I must do what is right".

• Self-discipline and self-control leads to glory and happiness.

Discipline involves training the mind and body to adhere to rules, fostering self-control and conformity. Parents, elders, schools, and societal norms contribute to instilling discipline. A disciplined individual understands how to act appropriately at all times.