Rent a Scout

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There is nothing wrong with a scout earning a wage of value for doing work.  Charity is not based on work, but on need and value is given with no expectation of work or earning involved.  

 

The problem lies in the lessons being taught that one "earns" their way in scouting by entitlement of work involved.  I can stand at a Red Kettle for 8 hours and get $1 in the kettle and my "Good Turn" is just as valuable as getting $1,000 in the kettle.  What do I expect in return?  Up here in the Northland, cold hands and feet seem to be at the top the list.

 

My boys are taught that they sell popcorn so everyone gets to go to camp.  Why much they personally raise is irrelevant.  It's not their money,  ISA's leave the impression that it is.