So, McMom has turned into Dr Jekyll and Mrs. Mom..........
I agree with the others that the best way to handle the situation is to suspend the Scout based on his actions of animal cruelty. I doubt he would come back, and she will likely not return either.
As for Dr. Jekyll/Mrs. Mom, if she should threaten anyone again, especially in front of the Scouts; simply ask her "Did you just threaten me with bodily injury in the presence of minors?". In many states, just the mere verbal threat of violence in this form may be considered "Cruelty to Children", and a chargeable offense as such. As a Scouter, you have a responsibility to protect the Scouts from this situation, and may possibly have legal grounds to have her removed from that particular function, if not from the troop altogether. I know you don't want the situation to escalate any further than it already has, but for the sake of the Scouts and the troop, it may become necessary. If nothing else, it may put enough of a scare into her that she backs down, or hopefully, out.
NJScouter, if you're out there, whip out that Juris Doctor and give us your opinion........
New Trouble in Troop w/ Picky Eater
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So, McMom has turned into Dr Jekyll and Mrs. Mom..........
I agree with the others that the best way to handle the situation is to suspend the Scout based on his actions of animal cruelty. I doubt he would come back, and she will likely not return either.
As for Dr. Jekyll/Mrs. Mom, if she should threaten anyone again, especially in front of the Scouts; simply ask her "Did you just threaten me with bodily injury in the presence of minors?". In many states, just the mere verbal threat of violence in this form may be considered "Cruelty to Children", and a chargeable offense as such. As a Scouter, you have a responsibility to protect the Scouts from this situation, and may possibly have legal grounds to have her removed from that particular function, if not from the troop altogether. I know you don't want the situation to escalate any further than it already has, but for the sake of the Scouts and the troop, it may become necessary. If nothing else, it may put enough of a scare into her that she backs down, or hopefully, out.
NJScouter, if you're out there, whip out that Juris Doctor and give us your opinion........