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Ethical Challenge

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

An ethical challenge in which a teasing game goes bad

By Scouting magazine

Use this scenario to help your troop or crew discuss the pros and cons of this ethical dilemma.

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