eisely 13 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 This last weekend I was on staff for an Outdoor Leader Skills training event. One of things that we do on Sunday mornings is a "Scout's Own." The trainee who had volunteered to be master of ceremonies for the Scout's Own stepped forward and began with a personal statement, which I quote from memory as best I can: "I have been in law enforcement for twenty one years. During that time I have had numerous contacts with youth, frequently taking them into custody. When I would contact the parents to come get their kid, often the parents would say, 'I don't care what you do with him. I am not coming to get him. Take him to Juvenile Hall.' I was losing faith. How could a parent take such an attitude toward their own child? Only recently since I have become involved in scouting as a volunteer leader have I re-discovered that there parents who do care and who do love their children. For this I am grateful." (This message has been edited by eisely) Link to post Share on other sites
desertrat77 1144 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Eisely, thanks for sharing that...appreciate the perspective. Link to post Share on other sites
jr56 92 Posted May 5, 2011 Share Posted May 5, 2011 Probably a sad statement about parents who have had it with kids who keep getting into trouble. Hopefully scouts can keep the kids from getting to that point in the first place. Link to post Share on other sites
Old_OX_Eagle83 212 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 The statement makes me feel good, and bad. Good because we're doing a very good thing here, and bad because we are not reaching enough youth. Link to post Share on other sites
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