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5. Discipling and Discipline

The document discusses the concepts of discipling and discipline within a biblical context, emphasizing the importance of guidance over punishment. It outlines effective techniques for disciplining children, such as setting rules, positive reinforcement, and consistent communication. The ultimate goal is to help children develop self-discipline and understand acceptable behavior through love and guidance rather than fear of punishment.

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5. Discipling and Discipline

The document discusses the concepts of discipling and discipline within a biblical context, emphasizing the importance of guidance over punishment. It outlines effective techniques for disciplining children, such as setting rules, positive reinforcement, and consistent communication. The ultimate goal is to help children develop self-discipline and understand acceptable behavior through love and guidance rather than fear of punishment.

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Discipling and Discipline

Kufundisha na Nidhamu
PYSO 121
Course content
 Review biblical meaning of Discipling
and Discipline
 What do we need to do when handling
discipline issues among Pathfinders
Biblical meaning of Discipling
 Jesus Christ gave a very good examples of Discipling
 Jesus went all over Galilee, teaching in the Jewish meeting place (Mathew
4:23)
 Jesus preached the good news about God’s Kingdom (Mathew 4:23)
 Jesus also healed every kind of disease and sickness (Mathew 4:23)
 Jesus answered……You give them something to eat (Luke 9:13)

 Luke 6:13 The next morning He called his disciples together and chose twelve
of them to be his apostles

 Question: how many people did Christ disciple??


 Luke 6:13; Luke 10:1
What does the word Disciple mean??
 Follower
 Believer
 Devotee
 Supporter
 Student
 Learner

 Which one of the above apply to your relationship as a Counselor to the


Pathfinders??
When you think of discipline, what do you
think of??
How do we reflect on this
 Zaburi 23: 13-14
 “Usimnyime mtoto wako mapigo; maana ukimpiga
kwa fimbo hatakufa; utampiga na fimbo na
kumwokoa nafsi yake na kuzimu”
 Waefeso 6:4
 “Nanyi akina baba, msiwachokoze watoto wenu
bali waleeni katika adabu na maonyo ya Bwana”

 How do these two verses point a child to Christ


Punishment versus Discipline
 PUNISHMENT  DISCIPLINE
 Immediate response  Immediate or no response
 Stops a behaviour  Stops or ignore the
 Demeaning, humiliating, behaviour
physically painful  Respects the importance of
 About adult control, power the relationship with the
and authority child
 No long term positive effects  Teaches or reinforces skills
that have long term, positive
effects
 Builds the child self esteem
and self control
Punishment versus Discipline
PUNISHMENT DISCIPLINE

Purpose To inflict penalty for an To train for correction


offense and maturity

Focus Past misdeeds Future correct acts

Attitude Hostility and frustration Love and concern on the


on the part of the parent part of the parent

Resulting emotion in the Fear and guilt Security


child
Definition of Discipline
 Discipline is the task of helping children learn to behave
in acceptable ways
 The terms discipline does not mean punishment it means
guidance or direction
 Punishment is only a small part of guidance
 With excellent guidance children gradually begin to
understand why certain actions are right or wrong
developing a conscience
 The ultimate goal of discipline is to help children achieve
self discipline --- the ability of Self Control, Self-
Discipline, Self-Guide
Discipline – An Act of Discipling
 Education Chapter 34 on Discipline

 The object of discipline is to train a child; shaping and molding a child’s


attitude and behaviour; it means TEACHING, TRAINING AND GUIDING
 Effective discipline helps children learn to control their behaviour so that
they act according to their ideas of what are right and wrong – NOT because
they fear punishment (they are honest because it is wrong to be dishonest
NOT because they are afraid of getting caught)

Discipline can be a reaction to both good and bad behaviour

By the age of 10 years


- Love of liberty
- Desire for freedom
Why do children need to be Disciplined??
Effective Techniques in Discipling a Child
 Set limits with rules
 Rules are necessary to protect a child from gander and set examples of acceptable
behaviour
 Everyone is more confident and comfortable knowing how to act in a new situation
 Using the logical consequence technique – logically connecting to unacceptable
behaviour
 A child not finishing dinner no permission to play with toys
 A child who skips a chore has to do extra chore do not take away TV
 Kutoka 22:4 ; 2 Wathesalonike 3:10
 Communication
 Tell the child what he/she must do rather
 Explanation should be simple, clear and brief
 Be prepared to repeat yourself
 Positive Reinforcement
 Praise the child – children tend to repeat the actions they are praised for

 Be Consistent, Fair and Firm


 Discipline the same way every time that behaviour occurs
 Stick to your rules
 Discipline with fairness among all children/ consider the age of the child and
ability

 Rewards
 Reward good behaviour – do not only notice the negative behaviour
 Be immediate and direct with discipline and rewards – hugs are free
 Be Preventive
 Guide the child using verbal, model or other prompts
 State the rules before they are broken

 Avoid inconsistencies
 Different limits set on different days by the same person
 Different adults set different limits
 No limits are set
 Limits are able to be changed
What you should not do when disciplining
children
 Do not rely on physical punishment
 Do not yell to the child – talk to the child and explain why he/she should or
should not do certain things
Assignment: Maximum 2 pages

 How best can you ensure that you practice


positive discipline towards children in your
Pathfinder club??
Deadline: 5/11/2024

Send kwa [email protected]

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