Youth Development Archives - Page 4 of 14

Ethical debate: Is it OK to question an adult’s actions?

By Scouting magazine

Lead this discussion with your troop or crew to examine when it’s OK to question an adult’s actions.

Teaching children that failure is an option

By Aaron Derr

Raising children to understand that failure is an option, in a ‘participation trophy’ society.

How Scouting helps fill a void in single-parent households

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To find out more about Scouting’s impact on boys raised in single-parent households, we asked three single moms to sound off about the benefits of the BSA.

Use this dilemma to help your unit discuss offensive names

By Michael Freeman

Looking for program material for your next unit meeting? Present this ethical dilemma to your troop or crew for discussion.

Stress-busting tips to help you and your family relax in the new year

By Aaron Derr

If your resolution is to relax, use these strategies to reduce stress in your family’s daily lives.

A Scouter in Kansas City helps teens discover potential career paths

By Michael Freeman

Explorer Post Advisor Lester McKinzy helps urban teens discover career paths that lead to future success.

Nine service project ideas to help initiate action in your unit

By Aaron Derr

Is your unit looking for a way to give back this season? Use these examples to help inspire a Good Turn in your community.

Activities to help your kids beat winter boredom

By Aaron Derr

What do you do when your kids say, “I’m bored!” Use these activities to help keep them entertained during winter break.

How to find drug-awareness resources for your troop

By Scouting magazine

The BSA and Boys’ Life magazine offer the “Drugs: A Deadly Game!” program kit, which may be used to satisfy the Second Class requirement, Webelos fitness requirements and more.

Lead an ethical debate about accidental guilt

By Aaron Derr

How should Scouts or Venturers do right when they didn’t mean to do wrong? Use this ethical debate at your next meeting