The
following is a little long. But it speaks to the heart of scouting and
why you, as a parent, should consider it for your child...
"There
is a battle of significant consequence taking place in the lives of
boys in America today. In simple terms, it is the battle between doing
what is right or wrong. A recent study conducted by Louis Harris &
Associates indicates that the proportion of boys choosing to do what is
wrong is alarmingly high. Even basic values such as not cheating on
schoolwork and not stealing seem to be unstable.
Clearly,
the results of this study indicate that our nation's youth are
struggling with ethical and moral decisions, and that these difficulties
can only increase with age. Therefore, the need for reinforcing and
rewarding strong moral standards and providing positive role models at a
young age is more important than ever before.
Cub Scouting
creates a climate of cooperative and collaborative relationships between
adults and children--a laboratory for adults and children to get to
know one another. It provides opportunites for children to acquire the
capacity for accomplishment. The program affirms to the child that the
world really is an interesting place.
Cub Scouting is fun! But it
is fun with a purpose. Woven though all the fun is an inspired program
that really works. Tried and proven methods are used that transfer
traditional values, build character, and develop leadership skills --
all in the context of fun and family togetherness."
(BSA: Operation Tiger Mania 1996)
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