Scouting Pet Peeve?

[InquisitiveScouter]

On 10/6/2025 at 12:53 PM, RememberSchiff said:

Reciting the Scout Law too fast.

IMHO, there should a slight pause after each Law to reflect and change facial expression for the next Law. Serious looks for Trustworthy and Loyal, Thrifty, Clean;  smiles for Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Cheerful;  stern for Obedient, Brave, solemn for Reverent. 

We should not be spitting back the Laws like alphabet letters at a traffic stop. 

I like this pace. Say the Laws as Scoutmaster Oborny signs them.

My $0.02,

One way we have developed to slow it down, and to make sure Scouts know it, is to do a repeat after me Scout Oath, Law, and Outdoor Code.

A little pressure is a wonderful impetus to learn something well 😜

[mrjohns2]

12 hours ago, Jameson76 said:

A National Organization that continues to believe the infrastructure needs to be reflective of the 70's (almost 5 million) rather than today (less than 1 million). 

I think one link can simply sum up a lot of issues with National: National Staff Cufflinks | Boy Scouts of America.

I like local councils for running summer camp, though. 

[yknot]

Scouting America still selling cringe Indian Lore merit badge craft kits through online store... complete with medicine pouch and "proud hunter" necklace.