Marshall Baptist Church AWANA Clubs
Discipline Policy
The word discipline has the same root meaning as disciple, which means learner or follower. This root meaning implies a leader-follower relationship in which the follower learns about proper conduct. The purpose of discipline is to teach Christlike behavior, not merely a set of rules. To discipline is to teach or mold, resulting in a happy, well-adjusted individual. Discipline is something done for the child, not to the child. Discipline results in an organized, smooth-running club.
AWANA uses two methods to deal with discipline. The first is the Five-Count and is used for a group of clubbers. The person in charge raises his or her hand and begins the five-count by slowly and loudly counting to five. By the count of five, clubbers are to be quiet and lined up or sitting straight. Clubbers will be awarded if they respond quickly to the count. Many clubs rarely have to count beyond one or two before their clubbers are quiet. If the five-count has been repeated and no team responds appropriately, the Commander or Director may withhold treats, take team points away, or reduce game time by five minutes.
The second method is the Three-Count and is used for an individual clubber who continues to misbehave after repeated correction; this method follows the three-strikes-and-you’re-out philosophy. We will not allow an unruly child to be a distraction to the whole club. With the three-count, the Director will point to a misbehaving child and say, “Ok, ‘Tom,’ that’s one.” I’ve asked you several times to stop misbehaving.” Then, the Director will explain what will happen if ‘Tom’ receives a “two” or “three” count.
If ‘Tom’ continues to misbehave and receives a “two,” the club Director takes him to another room and encourages him to cooperate. If ‘Tom’ receives a “three,” the Director has the option to call the child’s parents and ask them to come to the club and pick up their child. At this time the club leadership will discuss the situation with the parents, explaining that all children who attend club must behave according to the club standards and emphasizing that attending club is a privilege. The Director will explain that ‘Tom’ is welcome back to club if he agrees to abide by the club rules and standard. If ‘Tom’ agrees to behave and returns to club, but continues to cause problems, then the Director will contact the parents again. If the parents are not able to bring about the needed changes in ‘Tom’s’ behavior, then the Director has the option to ban ‘Tom’ from the attending AWANA club meetings.
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Contact us
Marshall Baptist Church
306 Archer Avenue
Marshall, IL 62441
www.marshallbaptistchurch.org
New e-mail address for Marshall Baptist Church- mmbc2@frontier.com
NEW START TIME FOR AWANA THIS YEAR.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Discipline Policy
The word discipline has the same root meaning as disciple, which means learner or follower. This root meaning implies a leader-follower relationship in which the follower learns about proper conduct. The purpose of discipline is to teach Christlike behavior, not merely a set of rules. To discipline is to teach or mold, resulting in a happy, well-adjusted individual. Discipline is something done for the child, not to the child. Discipline results in an organized, smooth-running club.
AWANA uses two methods to deal with discipline. The first is the Five-Count and is used for a group of clubbers. The person in charge raises his or her hand and begins the five-count by slowly and loudly counting to five. By the count of five, clubbers are to be quiet and lined up or sitting straight. Clubbers will be awarded if they respond quickly to the count. Many clubs rarely have to count beyond one or two before their clubbers are quiet. If the five-count has been repeated and no team responds appropriately, the Commander or Director may withhold treats, take team points away, or reduce game time by five minutes.
The second method is the Three-Count and is used for an individual clubber who continues to misbehave after repeated correction; this method follows the three-strikes-and-you’re-out philosophy. We will not allow an unruly child to be a distraction to the whole club. With the three-count, the Director will point to a misbehaving child and say, “Ok, ‘Tom,’ that’s one.” I’ve asked you several times to stop misbehaving.” Then, the Director will explain what will happen if ‘Tom’ receives a “two” or “three” count.
If ‘Tom’ continues to misbehave and receives a “two,” the club Director takes him to another room and encourages him to cooperate. If ‘Tom’ receives a “three,” the Director has the option to call the child’s parents and ask them to come to the club and pick up their child. At this time the club leadership will discuss the situation with the parents, explaining that all children who attend club must behave according to the club standards and emphasizing that attending club is a privilege. The Director will explain that ‘Tom’ is welcome back to club if he agrees to abide by the club rules and standard. If ‘Tom’ agrees to behave and returns to club, but continues to cause problems, then the Director will contact the parents again. If the parents are not able to bring about the needed changes in ‘Tom’s’ behavior, then the Director has the option to ban ‘Tom’ from the attending AWANA club meetings.
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Contact us
Marshall Baptist Church
306 Archer Avenue
Marshall, IL 62441
www.marshallbaptistchurch.org
New e-mail address for Marshall Baptist Church- mmbc2@frontier.com
NEW START TIME FOR AWANA THIS YEAR.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
