Character Building What if not following a rule is the better move? By Michael Freeman Should rules be rigid or can youth break them under certain circumstances?
Character Building Deciding the right move when one student doesn’t contribute By Scouting magazine How do youth approach group projects in which all members aren’t doing their fair share?
Character Building Why male role models matter By Michael Freeman Lenard Sax, author of “Boys Adrift,” shares how a positive male role model can be essential to a young man’s growth.
Character Building Exploring the ethics of a car accident By Aaron Derr Just a fender-bender? Use this guide to discuss the ethics of a minor car accident with your older Scouts or Venturers.
Character Building How to hold a meaningful discussion with Scouts about ethnic slurs By Scouting magazine This crafted ethics debate will help your Scouts or Venturers hold a discussion on ethnic slurs.
Character Building How to harness the positive and negative powers of peer pressure By Scouting magazine How you can help teens harness the powerful (and sometimes positive) effects of peer pressure.
Character Building How to help young people find the happiness in life By Aaron Derr Happiness doesn’t just happen. Here’s how you can help boost your kids’ morale and help them find the happiness in everyday life.
Character Building Research proves that Scouting builds character in youth By Research led by Tufts University proves that Scouting experiences help build and strengthen character in youth.
Character Building How to strengthen family ties with traditions By Aaron Derr Want to build the connections in your family? Try these tips to establish new traditions.
Character Building What to do when videogames are playing your kid By Use these winning points to help your child deal with a videogame obsession.