| |
Re: Question
Andrew McElhannon (Andrew_McElhannon@BAYLOR.EDU)
Thu, 14 Apr 1994 09:42:49 +0000
Mike Hays says:
>YOU CAN'T TEACH YOUTH ABOUT HOW TO GET ALONG
>IN THE WORLD IF YOU COCOON THEM FROM IT!
To cocoon the youth from the world means to protect them from the world. As the
world gets more and more violent, ie LA riots, drive by shootings etc and so
forth, I kind of want to protect them from the worst of it. It seems to me that
Scouting is one such method that protects kids from the worst society has to
offer, and if that is cocooning them from the world then lets jump on the
bandwagon. On the other side, the youth will see what they will see on tv,
and we can't really protect them from some of the trash there, but we have
an obligation to show them the right way of living, and this means living
by example.
James Brown says:
>Frankly many of the "never in uniform" "never around the boys" postings
>strike me as insisting that the wrong message be sent to the youth we
>are supposed to guiding. That is that there is something inherently
>wrong or inappropriate about moderate drinking or at a minimum that
>doing so is some kind of a "right of passage" from which they must
>be excluded from even indirect exposure to until they are BIG BOYS.
(lots of good stuff deleted)
>Hope I haven't offended anyone but as St Paul said "All things in
>moderation". IMHO this must include our attitude and policies on
>alcohol.
Without wishing to offend or flame anyone, I'll risk this response. In
several major denominations in the US, they believe that any consumption
(drinking!) of any alcohol is "inherently wrong" so lets not misunderstand the
motives behind some leaders regarding this "right of passage" which they may
well believe runs against their religious tenents. Fortunately, we here tend to
tolerate others' beliefs even if we don't really understand them.
Yes, St Paul did say "All things in moderation" He also said that, if what you
do causes your brother to stumble then don't do it (Andy's rough translation)
No flames intended,
Andy McElhannon Andrew_McElhannon@baylor.edu
Terry Howerton Sakima Group, Inc. SCOUTER Magazine Kansas City |
|
|
A few Commercial Links from the SCOUTER NetCompass...
|
 BUGLES! From www.Scoutbugle.com
SCOUTBUGLE.COM has BUGLES for Scouts and Re-enactors. Our web site contains resources for learning to play the bugle, bugle calls and assistance in completing the BUGLING MERIT BADGE. Purchase Rexcraft Replica bugles and other styles to fit your needs.
Team Building Games - Best on the Web
New scoutmaster? Looking for fun team building games you can learn now and lead tonight? Visit our virtual team building games workshop online. Comprehensive resource. Free activity guide.
Scrapbooking Papers/Stickers for Scouts
Scrapbooking papers and stickers for Boy Scouts, 4-H, FFA and Girl Scouts and other occasions
Quetico & White Otter Wilderness Trips
Canoe trip outfitter for Quetico Park & White Otter Wilderness. Full service fishing camp & canoe outfitter, name brand gear, great packages for scouts. Transportation shuttles, maps, permits, fishing licences, all supplies & equipment.
Packsacks BWCAW Canoe Trips
Packsacks BWCAW Canoe Trips, located at the edge of the Boundary Waters, is a resort and canoe outfitting base. PACKSACK is in the midst of fishing at its finest! PACKSACK offers a wilderness adventure of canoe trips into the BWCA and Quetico Park,
White water rafting and climbing in WV
Whitewater rafting, climbing,mtn. biking - all at one site in West Virginia
Whitewater Rafting and Merit Badge
West Vrginia Whitewater Rafting, Climbing, Horseback Riding, Fishing and Mountain Biking with Appalachian Wildwaters. We offer camping, lodging, food, a pool and a hot tub to relax in after a day of adventure.
Add your link to SCOUTER NetCompass
|
|
|
 |
|
|
