There’s always more questions about merit badges… … then I have useful answers because the vast majority of problems with merit badges are structural rather than procedural. But I hate missing an opportunity for a good, old fashioned rant. Listen in while I climb on my soapbox and opine about what I think the problem […]

Podcast 329 – Merit Badges

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Create shared expectations and you#8217;ll have a happy troop. In this week#8217;s podcast I answer an email question about a behavior problem. A problem that would never happen if those involved shared expectations. Ask Scouts to analyze their behavior in light of the Scout oath and law. Listen carefully, ask questions, listen more, share your [#8230;]

Podcast 373 – Create Shared Expectations

When thinking about Eagle Scout advancement #8230; .. we ought to ask “what is an Eagle Scout?” rather than “who deserves to be an Eagle Scout?” The answer to the question “who deserves to be an Eagle Scout?” is easy; any Scout who completes the requirements. That’s it. No more and no less. There’s no [#8230;]

Podcast 372 – Eagle Scout Advancement

Working with older Scouts between the ages of 14-18 #8230; #8230; is both challenging and rewarding. What interests keep them involved? Simply turning up the ‘wow’ factor doesn’t do much to keep them engaged, because they are looking for much more than fun. Respecting and understanding what older Scouts need takes patient observation and an open dialogue.  [#8230;]

Podcast 370 – Working With Older Scouts

Email questions! I#8217;ll answer email questions concerning patrols and planning in this week#8217;s podcast. I think what most of us want is patrols with long storied histories, stable membership, and high functioning Scouts. It#8217;s my suspicion these kinds of patrols only exist in the pages of handbook. I had a dog eared copy the 1940’s [#8230;]

Podcast 369- Patrols and Planning

Scouting discipline is constructive#8230;  #8230; because it builds character through applying the Scout oath and law. When we think of discipline we often think of  systems of rules and punishments. These things are more familiar to our Scouts than open-ended situation where they follow principles. Asking them to judge themselves rather than issuing judgments may be [#8230;]

Podcast 329 – Merit Badges

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