DISCIPLINE
Discipline is essential to the AWANA program. It is the process of teaching acceptable behavior and self-control. Discipline begins with the opening ceremony and is part of every aspect of club. The following will be implemented in AWANA:
- THE FIVE COUNT: The person in charge begins to count to five slowly and loudly enough to be heard. Leaders set the example and encourage clubbers to apply. Clubbers are to line up straight and silently on their team lines or sit quietly in their seats.
- THE THREE COUNT: Our leaders will use the three-count when a clubber is deliberately misbehaving or distracting other clubbers. When a child receives a one, this is a warning. If a child receives a two, he is spoken to by the director and notified of what will happen if misbehavior continues. If a clubber misbehaves a third time, the Director or Commander will have a meeting with the parents and ask that clubber only return if he or she can behave appropriately.
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