Ethics Archives - Scouting magazine

Drawing a line on unethical behavior

By Michael Freeman

Like many ice-cream shops, the Dairy Delight offers free birthday treats for people on its email list. But what happens when a customer finds a loophole?

How should Scouts react when a peer irritates them?

By Michael Freeman

Life in the Flaming Scorpion Patrol is good until the Chocolate Donut Patrol falls apart, and Sofia joins the group.

Picking sides at the risk of friendships

By Michael Freeman

When you have to choose between friendship and the truth.

Is it ever OK to skirt online rules?

By Michael Freeman

Tyson and Taylor want to both sign up for a fantasy baseball league, but one of them isn’t old enough to register according to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Little white lies can grow into a big problem

By Michael Freeman

The dictionary defines a white lie as a harmless falsehood designed to avoid hurting someone’s feelings. Do you think white lies are OK?

Pause to talk about sharing passwords

By Michael Freeman

Should you share your streaming-service password with others?

Should you use a phone app to track your teen?

By Michael Freeman

What happens when a phone tracking application reveals a teenager rebelling?

No, Sir! Who wins when a Scoutmaster and youth leader disagree?

By Michael Freeman

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.