One of the very best organizations to help you raise successful boys is the Boys Scouts of America (BSA). I am a third generation scout, and all four of my boys have been in the scouts. Not only has the organization helped them to develop as young men, it has helped me to develop as a father. The BSA has TONS of great resources for parents of boys. As with any organization that works with kids, you need to know the leadership. I suggest you attend the meetings (especially the Cub Scouts) and get to know the pack or troop leadership. Find your local council here: http://www.scouting.org/media/lcl.aspx The BSA has well-defined guidelines for behavior and child safety. Be sure the group you are considering follows the rules to the letter. Below is an excerpt from their youth protection guidelines. These guidelines are also worth considering when getting involved in any group that works with kids (church, synagogue, sports). Barriers to Abuse Within Scouting http://www.scouting.org/YouthProtection.aspx The BSA has adopted the following policies to provide additional security for our members. These policies are primarily for the protection of our youth members; however, they also serve to protect our adult leaders from false […]
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