Basementdweller 608 Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Sooooooo, When did Scouting become a job? I remember doing it because I loved it. Not because dad was going to give me a car, or money. Are we that materialistic that the boys always need a reward instead of the good feeling of a job well done. What happens at 30 years old when a pay check isn't enough? Just a thought Link to post Share on other sites
Melgamatic 16 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 30 or 40 years ago my grandma offered me $50 (a giant amount) to learn to play the Star Spangled Banner, perfectly, using her favorite music, on the piano. It took me several months, but I got it down and earned the $50. 30 or 40 years later, it's the only thing I can play on the piano, much to my dismay. Too much bribery is not a good thing, and this case seems to be pushing the boundaries of good taste, but on the other hand, I'm not against some clever bribery. I do bribe my Cub Scouts to sell popcorn with prizes, fill up their sale sheets with marshmallow bows, and I even offered some small Toys R Us gift cards for boys who recruited more than 2 new boys. So, I guess I'm not above it either.... Link to post Share on other sites
SMT224 10 Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 An interesting book on bribing for results, pertinent to this discussion... "Punished By Rewards: The Trouble with Gold Stars, Incentive Plans, A's, Praise, and Other Bribes" by Alfie Kohn, 1999. It's available at Amazon, or maybe at your local library. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I would stay out of this one! No sit down needed unless dad starts disrupting the chemistry of the unit. Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a troop where my step son attends where the father is paying his son $50.00 per merit badge and $100.00 for Star, $200.00 for Life and $400.00 for Eagle. If you don't like conflict - ignore it. If you do, offer the Scout a higher price - $55/MB, $110/Star, $250/Life and $500/Eagle not to earn them and see what happens. Link to post Share on other sites
evmori 11 Posted October 20, 2009 Share Posted October 20, 2009 I have a troop where my step son attends where the father is paying his son $50.00 per merit badge and $100.00 for Star, $200.00 for Life and $400.00 for Eagle. If you don't like conflict - ignore it. If you do, offer the Scout a higher price - $55/MB, $110/Star, $250/Life and $500/Eagle not to earn them and see what happens. That's only gonna cost ya $55! Link to post Share on other sites
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