Scout won't wear uniform-contradicts beliefs

[funscout 11]

Hmmm... I thought Boy Scout troops were supposed to be BOY run. Since uniforms are not REQUIRED to be a scout, then why are adult leaders REQUIRING it? I fully agree with ENCOURAGING boys to wear their uniforms; but punishing them for not wearing it? No.

 

 

[Kahuna 172]

Aloha funscout,

 

Adults require a lot of things. Some are essential, like medical exams, others less so. Boy leaders don't set advancement requirements or summer camp rules. The uniform is part of the program. If you go to a Jamboree, you must have a uniform. Doesn't mean the program isn't boy run, it just means the adult leaders set some of the big rules.

 

It's up to the adults to decide if they think the uniform is a big deal and how they want to proceed. If they do think it is (and I would be one of those) you can either dictate or you can use leadership. Thru leadership, you can influence the boy leaders and convince them it is a big deal, then let them take care of it.