My boy dropped out of cub scouts. Part of me can't blame him for wanting to do this. Last year their was only 1 kid in his den and that was him. So they bumped him up to the next level and now this year he has to do the same level again. Well at least he is taking the religion classes now. Aight I am finished.
Peak, is there another pack nearby he can get into. I would highly recommend you try to keep him going. Both my boys were in it and on their Eagle rank. It sux that they don't have any more kids in the den. But you can opt to go to another pack that is more active. He'll really miss out on some good life experiences and role models. The level thing is a set thing thru BSA. All scouts have to obtain certain requirements for ea rank. Why they would have moved him up w/o getting those done is beyond me. They did your son a real disservice. If he actually sticks with it and goes all the way, those records are important for ea advancement and are necessary to go foward. I am leader myself, and these kids depend on us to do right by them. Check out and see if there is another pack he can get into. Might be a little out of his comfort zone at first, not knowing anyone, but if he has fun, he'll get into it.
Peak- If it makes you feel any better I have this to say. I got kicked out of Cub Scouts because I kicked the crap out of the den mother's son after getting fed up with the crap. What did I learn in Cub Scouts? I learned that the Den Mother's son was the world and many of us were nothing compared to the beloved little one. I couldn't believe how many badges this kid earned for nothing, and what the hell is a lady doing as our pack leader anyway? In reality you are the ultimate role model and you have two great kids, teach them what they need to know if you are not able to find a good pack for him. Don't worry about him following a pack and living a near military life, teach him to be an individual and he will be a pack leader! This message brought to you from an ex-communicated cub scout
I did not do scouts because I grew up in the woods. We were NOT allowed to watch T.V. or be in the house for a good part of the day. I learned more about "surviving" and the outdoors in one year from my father and grandfather than most scouts will learn in years. If the boy is not happy in scouting, get him out with you, take him hunting, fishing, hiking, and anyplace outdoors. The things that you teach him will be with him for a lifetime, and the memories will be cherished by both of you for many years to come.
I will stick with what he has decided at least he gave it a try and thats all I can ask. Raceway I am so glad I am on your side, LOL
I almost got kicked out of BSA when I was a youngin' too. Got caught by Janika VanWykes ma messin' around with her daughter on an overnighter. I was like 11. Fun stuff. :d :d :d I'm so screwed when I have a boy.
Dang we have a few scout rebels here :d Me and a buddy quit to back when we were young ins, got tired of getting stuck with the dishwashing detail EVERY CAMP OUT . DUKE
Obviously, (well, I hope it's obvious) I was never a boy scout so this is just my observation. (I was a brownie and a girl scout tho') I teach archery to boy scouts at the Trailblazer Outdoor program up in Dundee in the fall. We get about 150-200 scouts of all shapes and sizes there. They are Chicago inner city scouts so they have very limited exposure to the outdoors. This is where I see the BSA shine. The kids get to fish, watch falconry demos, learn about fur bearing critters and trapping, hunting and conservation, shoot bows, shoot bb guns and see the woods and waters. Stuff these kids would not otherwise be likely to experience. I see a lot of difference in the troops that come through. Some are very organized and the kids are extremely well mannered. Other troops look like they just rounded up some kids off the street. So, I guess if you can find a good troop for your kids, I think it's great thing for them.
