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Re: Cub Scout "Scout Spirit"
Dr. Steven C. Myers (R1SCM@AKRONVM.BITNET)
Wed, 26 Jan 1994 22:50:08 EST
On Tue, 25 Jan 1994 11:02:42 CST Jim Sleezer said
in response to a cub who missed meetings during sports season, but
"did" the work:
>I vote for the first option on your list -- assume that the work is
>legitimate. If you really doubt it, discuss the question with the parents
>and let them do as they see fit. There is time to do both scouts and sports
>(or most other programs). Not everyone has to be as dedicated as most of us
>are. Scouting does not ask for body and soul, it should not (and cannot be
>required). Differing levels of committment are to be expected.
>
>If you choose to discuss it with the parents, I would raise the question of
>whether the boy is getting what is needed from the program. It is not
>necessary that all boys advance at the same rate but the parents may see it
>that way.
This last sentence is critical. "Sports' parents" (if I can use
that term) may not approach scouting the same way as other parents.
They may have a real competitive and winning atitude when it come to
their son and may think that since "Johnny" can't be the best and on top
he should concentrate in an area where he can. Just telling the parents
that it is not necessary to advance as fast may fuel their resolve to
limit his other (scouting) activities. Be careful.
Steve Myers, Scoutmaster Troop 1, Akron OH
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