Ninja

Wow such great responses I need to clarify one thing for the people reading and replying to this post Yes this is the Father of the Scout as we are both here now reading all the replies to what we posted yesterday. The questions my son has are of serious importance to him and his development if the facts were not presented correctly or in a manner written by a nine year old then the answers would not have complete value. Our intent was only to seek honest non biased opinions to a very serious and complex issue not to deceive ..we are very sorry for the misunderstanding we only hope that you accept our apologies. Nevertheless the facts remain the same. Eamonn thank you so much for your opinion this is the most honest and positive response that we have received regarding this issue.(This message has been edited by ninja)

Hi I would like to know what other people think I am a first year Webelos and I have completed 70% of the book I earned my Webelos badge and also completed all the Arrow of Light requirements. I have done all this in four months and all my requirements were signed off by my Cub Masters. I am only 9 years old right now but my birthday is next month on Oct 14 and it is now Sept 5th I will be 10 years old then.

My question is regarding the Arrow of Light requirements my book says Be active in your Webelos den for at least 6 months since completing the fourth grade (or for at least six months since becoming 10 years old), and earn the Webelos badge.

I have asked my Cub Master if I could move to the 2nd year Webelos and work on the remainder of my book requirements to get all 20 requirements then graduate with them in January receiving my Arrow of Light at that time..this will be three months early according to the Arrow of Light requirements.

I am trying to keep a positive mental attitude about this because I worked hard and I feel that there should be special circumstances made for those Scouts that are motivated enough to progress this far. I have learned to set goals from being a scout and my goal is to get my Eagle Scout as soon as possible and to do this I need to move to the next level.

Does this sound fair?? I am only asking to receive my Arrow of Light 3 months early, move to 2nd year Webelows to continue the processes for bridging over and have the ceremonies that I have earned so that I can remember this for the rest of my life.