very bad if they do not replace with badges and a sash like Scouts. Half or more of the fun in scouts for the younger kids is displaying their achievements. Besides camping the earning of belt loops and pins are exciting, the rank is nice but you get that in the meetings. This also provides opportunities for families on the weekends to work on something the boys will get rewarded for and possibly peak their interest in learning more. We always plan outings around belt loops for the kids. What a waste and you think you are having trouble recruiting kids now wait until it seems to be all required work!
