MVM Stories Part1: When Fear Faded, Discipline Disappeared
When Fear Faded, Did Discipline Disappear? Years have passed, and the methods have evolved, but the essence of education remains unchanged - shaping character. I do not glorify fear, but I do miss the discipline that arose from respect and values. Today, empathy and emotional support have taken the lead, yet I often wonder - can love alone maintain order? Those who once cried under my strictness now smile with gratitude. Their success is my greatest reward. Perhaps true teaching lies not in choosing between fear and love, but in balancing both with wisdom. The early years of my teaching career were coloured with passion, purpose, and a firm belief that discipline moulds character . Those were the days when the classroom felt like a sacred ground of growth where respect, order, and effort were the keys to success. Looking back today, I realise just how much has changed — not just in schools, but in the very spirit of learning. My first school experiences as a teacher, sports in-charge, ...