Searcy, AR (LP) — According to Google the definition of influence is the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something, or the effect itself. But in a case of a newborn baby they are born completely new or fresh and free from influence besides screaming when they need their diaper changed. A baby is not born evil or stupid. It is only taught like learning how read and read to learn. That is a primary influence that a child learns but it also depends on the environment that the child is born into. Some children are lucky enough to be born with wealth and others are not as fortunate. Despite these differences it’s not relevant until the child has grown to the age that they’re different from the people that they are around or see someone that’s lower or higher than them. Once a child has grown enough to the ages between 3-6 years old that’s going to partly shape who they become later down the road. Some children might experience discipline from their parents or relatives. Some people would disagree with the concept of “teaching a lesson” to your kid but a few studies show that children who a disciplined are not as likely to be involved in trouble than a child who has not been disciplined. But discipline isn’t the only challenge a child may overcome. But also the disadvantage of learning something new without being taught.

Senior Manuel Villagrana is a 17 year-old he had to learn english for the first time. Manuel mentions that has also been disciplined by both his Mom and Dad. The methods of discipline has been different over the course of years.  The importance of being disciplined is to insure that a child knows the consequences for their actions. For some of the people above the ages of 18 and 36 years old some of the tactics were “questionable” or frowned upon. Sergeant Todd DeWitt has been with the Searcy Police Department for 16 years. Being an police officer is not a easy job. Encountering with different types of people and situations. The purpose of discipline is to learn from mistakes so that the consequences are not as severe once a legal adult. He cannot count the amount of people that he has arrested. “I was raised in a Christian home with my mom.  I wasn’t a troublesome kid that would look for trouble,” said DeWitt. Being in law enforcement he saw kids that have been abused and their parents call it “discipline”. He believes that there’s an issue with discipline not being enforced and see generations being disrespectful and don’t want to obey rules or laws. As a parent, you teach them right from wrong at that age let them know their are consequences and as you get older because consequences change when you turn 18. The consequences could be going to jail and fines. He is currently 40 fixing to 45 years old. He says, “I rely on you as an older youth to make some good decisions.” It is imperative to get your education. Education is something that no one can ever take away from you. He says, “I hope that you make the right choice at the end. Know that you’re going to make mistakes but make sure that you learn from those mistakes and do better the next time.”