CSSM MB Summer Missionary Manual - Standards 4
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Standards of Behaviour
G. Discipline
God's definition of discipline is outlined in Hebrews 12:7-11. Discipline is not something you do to a child, it is something you do for a child. The word discipline does not mean punishment. It comes from the root word disciple, which means training that molds character, behaviour and values. Rather than seeking to merely maintain control or keep children quiet our goal in managing children's behaviour should be to shape their character in such a way that they will become disciples.
1. Preventative Discipline
a. Create a loving/ caring atmosphere.
b. Arrange your environment for children and for learning.
c. To gain respect you must grant respect.
d. Establish and communicate realistic expectations for the children.
e. Be sure the activities that you provide are meaningful and age-appropriate.
f. Be fair and consistent with all children.
g. Be sure your focus is on positive actions.
2. Remedial Discipline
a. Try to deal with the problems individually.
b. Explain to the child why the behaviour is unacceptable.
c. Redirect the child to positive action.
d. Explain the consequences of unacceptable behaviour by defining the correct way to behave as well as the result of the wrong behaviour.
e. Offer choices that are acceptable to both you and the child.
f. Allow the child to experience the natural consequences of his behaviour.
g. In circumstances where there is a serious behavioural problem the leader must report the situation to the CSSM personnel in charge.