Yeah, that was my reaction too. But there is a rule in the cub scouts that says your son must earn his Bobcat badge before anything. It's nice that my son joined this year ( 2015) because apparently this is the 1st year the boys have to memorize the Scout Oath and Scout Law. Before they had to memorize the cub scout promise, which is no longer needed. So at our meetings we go over the Law and Oath. All the kids have to participate.
Now, how do you earn your Bobcat Badge? Easy! But it does require some memorization. You have 7 things they have to do before they receive that badge. Now because they are only Cub Scouts, they have to learn and say, with help if needed, the Scout Oath, the Scout Law, the cub Scout Motto.. they have to show they know the cub scout salute, the cub scout handshake and the cub scout sign. All that is shown in your Handbook, along with the 7th requirement of discussing the child abuse brochure. For each one they do, they can color in a paw track in the back and have their Akala ( leader) sign off on the page so that they get credit.
There should be someone in your pack that keeps track of your child's achievements, so make sure your den leader knows to let them know too
No comments:
Post a Comment