Self-Discipline

Training and control of oneself and one’s conduct, usually for personal improvement.

Synonyms: orderliness, regulation, self-control, self-restraint

“With self-discipline most anything is possible.”  
                                               
-Theodore Roosevelt

Character 101: Self-Discipline
Parents and teachers both overwhelmingly agree that self-discipline is one of the most important skills one can have, yet relatively few believe they’ve been successful at helping their own children demonstrate it. However, it goes without saying that children can and will learn self-discipline if they are exposed to an environment that nurtures this very skill. In this month’s class planners, the students will learn why self-discipline is so good for their everyday life. They’ll also learn how to develop self-discipline skills in a fun and entertaining way.

Here is a guideline regarding children and self-discipline based on age:

• With children ages 3 and 4; they are in an emotional stage of their life. Help them foster positive emotions towards self-discipline by using consistent, positive reinforcement.
• With children ages 5 and 6; they are starting to understand right from wrong. Teach them how to make good choices over bad ones.
• With children ages 7 and 9; they understand that there are consequences to negative behavior. Teach them how to have self-discipline without being told or reminded.
• With children ages 10 and up; they are very clear-cut and well-balanced on how self-discipline affects their life. Teach them how to be reasonable with their actions based on self-discipline.

The goal for this month’s age-specific character lesson is to positively enhance your student’s self-discipline both inside and outside of your school. This will happen through consistency in both you and their parents approach to fostering self-discipline. If you follow the age-specific planners while applying your personal teaching style you will notice a significant difference in the overall behavior and attitude towards self-discipline in each of your students.

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