Adult Participation in Outings and Advancement

Liz Stiles raised a couple of interesting situations. In one the adults
out-number the very small number of youth. As described, it sounded like
the adults need a private camping club and/or need to be trained in what
real Scouting is about - youth development. Adult leadership is much more
than being nearby with a gather of one's own peers. On the issue of
advancement, leaders need to realize that each Scout's pace is different.
Scouting is not about how fast or often a rank is passed. Its about how
we help these young men grow and develop in character and citizenship. If
we take the fun out of it by creating rank factories, what result should
we expect other than short Scout tenure. All of the parts of the program
need to work together. Advancement and recognition is important, but not
the end-all.

Speaking only for myself in the Scouting Spirit, Michael F Bowman
Used to be a Beaver, National Capital Area Council, B.S.A.
mfbowman@CAP.GWU.EDU (mfbowman@CAPACCESS.ORG after 12/13/94)

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