Discipline is one of the basic requirements of a civilized life. It is the training of the mind and the character. It should be impart in us from very young age, meaning discipline should begin at home and continued in school.

               However, discipline does not mean strictly, the withdrawal of personal liberty and authority, on the other hand it provides one with the guideline to use its freedom in a right manner.

              Discipline teaches us to be respectful and obedient to those in authority. It gives us self -control by learning the importance of doing our duty.

               Those who are obedient to teachers in school become obedient citizens when they grow up. A disciplined child puts duty before pleasure, for example, he will finish studying his lessons before going to play.

               Disciplined school children are always orderly and punctual in their habits. They do not create a noise and disturbance in class. They learn better because they are quiet and receptive in class.

              Disciplined school children know how to co-operate both with their teachers and their companions. Everything runs smoothly when there is discipline in a school. If they will learned and use discipline in a right manner, they will become decent law-abiding citizens in the future.

By: EMILY M. VARGAS | T – III | Capitangan Elementary School Abucay, Bataan