What
can parents do to help their Scout(s) get the most out of his scouting
experience? Plenty!
Helping your Scout:
1.
Parents
can help their Scout is by reviewing the Parent’s Guide with their Scout. The Parent’s Guide
is included in the front of every scout handbook. It is meant to be
shared by a Scout and his parents or guardian. This is something that
every parent should read. It is also one
of the requirements for the Scout Rank.
2.
An
integral part of a Scout’s advancement is the Cyber Chip; internet safety training
that a Scout must renew each year. Parents
should work with their Scout in this program and guide them toward safe
internet use and safe social media practices.
3.
Be
involved with your Scouts activities.
Encourage them to do the best that they can. Assist them with their advancement and
training.
4.
Don’t
do it FOR him. Help him in any way that
he may need, but please resist the temptation to do things FOR him. We learn by making mistakes. While allowing him to make mistakes, be there
to help him understand what went wrong, what didn’t work, and how to correct
it. Do it WITH him, not FOR him.
Helping the Troop
1.
By
becoming a registered leader. You can contribute to the regular operation of
the troop. Being registered with the BSA affords many advantages
including being covered by the BSA liability insurance.
2.
By
helping with transportation. We always need help with transporting scouts
and equipment to and from the outings
3.
Help
with record keeping.
4.
By
taking an active part in you Scouts participation in the troop activities and
his Scouting advancement.
Parents
often ask, “Can I attend the troops activities?” - Parents are always welcome at
any of the troop activities. We may even let you help out. It’s a
great way to be involved with your son.
What does
a Scout need to do in order to advance in scouting? What is the key to success for a scout?
·
He
needs to live by the Scout Oath and Law.
·
He
needs to have a genuine desire to succeed and to want to have fun.
·
Personal
commitment.
·
Self-discipline.
·
A
parents underlying support to his efforts, but not doing his work for
him.
