While reading another thread I read a statement by an instructor here on the board that read (paraphrase) "If a parent expects me to be their child's disciplinarian they're in for a big surprise." I could not agree more with this statement. So many times I've seen folks come into the dojo and during the conversation they'll say something along the lines of "Well, he's uncontrollable at home and school so we thought putting him in a martial arts class would teach him some discipline." A couple hours a week in a dojo/dojang/kwoon etc is not going to instill discipline in a child. It will, IMHO, re-enforce some of what they are getting at home but won't do a thing if the parents allow little Johnny to he a hellion the other days of the week.
As parents, instructors, potential classmates of these students what do you guys think the role of the dojo is in the discipline...no, self control of children?
As parents, instructors, potential classmates of these students what do you guys think the role of the dojo is in the discipline...no, self control of children?