The Relationship Between Drug Abuse And Tone Of Discipline In Secondary Schools

1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

It is hoped that this research work will help students to build their personality and also the outcome of this research is expected to be of immense help to the students, teachers, parents/guardians and the entire local government at large.The findings of this research work will be useful to the Ministry of Education in Owan East Local Government Area on how to improve on the present way of enlightenment on drug abuse and also the proper enforcement of disciplinary measures on students in secondary schools.

Finally, the researcher hoped that the findings of this research work will be useful to secondary schools within and outside Owan East Local Government Area.

1.6 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

The scope of the study covers the relationship between drug abuse and tone of discipline in secondary schools. The researcher encounters some constrain which limited the scope of the study;

a) AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH MATERIAL: The research material available to the researcher is insufficient, thereby limiting the study

b) TIME: The time frame allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the researcher has to combine other academic activities and examinations with the study.

c) Organizational privacy: Limited Access to the selected auditing firm makes it difficult to get all the necessary and required information concerning the activities.  

1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS

Threatened: To express a threat of harm or violence.

Vandalism: The crime of destroying or damaging something especially public property.

Depression: The feeling of sadness

Alertness: To make some time very different

Permeates: To affect every part of something.

Elixir: A magic liquid that is believed to cure illnesses or to make people live forever.

Cutch: Something or person that gives you help or support but often makes you depend on them too much.

Extinction: A situation where something stop existing.

Rehabilitate: To help someone to have a normal useful life again.

Penalty: Punishment for breaking a law.

Controversial: Causing a lot of angry public discussion and disagreement.

Bully: A person who uses their strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people.

Accentuate: To make something more noticeable.

Burdens: Duties or responsibilities that cause worries.

Treacherous: Something that cannot be trusted.

Awkward: Make somebody feel embarrassed.

Contravene: To do something that is not allowed by law.

Cache: A hidden store of things such as weapons.