Discipline involves living according to orderly principles and habits. It is developed through consistency and enables children to acquire desirable behaviors. Lack of consistency results in poor discipline. Discipline teaches valuable life lessons through goal setting and achievement. It helps develop independence, initiative, confidence, self-control, and the ability to deal with obstacles positively. Discipline is shown through obedience to teachers and authority figures. Democratic discipline uses education, counseling, praise, and motivation to encourage growth and self-discipline.