Many
people would have come across the Scouts at one time or the other, and wondered
what it is those young ones in uniform do and what it is that drives them. Some
of course would remember the name Sir Robert Baden-Powell who is the Chief
Scout Master of the world, having been its founder in 1907 in England. Since
then, the Scout Movement has spread throughout the length and breath of the
world. Many have passed through this organization and many youths today are
still part of it. There is also the Girls Guide Movement founded in 1909 by
Lady Agnes Baden-Powell, Sir Baden-Powell’s wife. Equally, there are the Boys
and Girls Brigade founded in Scotland in the late 1880s. What are the benefits
for out youths? Why should parents encourage their kids to join such
organizations
- They teach discipline and sense of purpose; scouts through their routine inculcates discipline in a child
- It teaches responsibility; as a young person, the scout entrusts the kid with responsibilities that ordinarily we as parents would not do at home. This makes them feel good
- The Scout Motto is Be Prepared and this helps the kid live a tidy and organized life
- It helps them build friendships
- It keeps them off the streets and gets them engaged
- They learn the act of charity and service and the life of volunteering (see our section on volunteering)
- They get to experience different adventure as they go camping and learn the art of survival and communal living
- Above all, it is a fun way of introducing leadership skills to kids
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