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(Using Appropriate Cheers, Songs,
Skits, Stunts, Games, and Ceremonies)
The Boy Scouts
of America emphasizes a positive place in Cub Scouting. Any Cub Scouting
activity should take place in a positive atmosphere where boys can feel
emotionally secure and find support, not ridicule. Activities should be
positive and meaningful and should help support the purpose of the BSA. When
making decisions, resolve to follow the high road—“If in doubt, take it out.”
Some
guidelines for determining appropriate activities include:
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Name-calling, put-downs, hazing, ridiculing, physical harm, or references to
such, are not appropriate.
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References to undergarments, nudity, or bodily functions are not acceptable.
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Derogatory references to ethnic or cultural backgrounds, economic
situations, and disabilities are not acceptable.
- Alcohol,
drugs, gangs, guns, suicide and other sensitive social issues are not
appropriate subjects.
- Wasteful,
ill-mannered, or improper use of food, water, or other resources is not
appropriate.
- Refrain
from “inside jokes” that are exclusionary and have meaning to only part of
the audience.
- To
encourage citizenship and respect for patriotic ideals, the lyrics to the
following patriotic songs should not be changed: “America,” “America the
Beautiful,” “God Bless America,” and “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
- Lyrics to
songs should be positive, build self-confidence and self-esteem, and be age
appropriate.
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Ceremonies should be impressive. This will motivate the boys to accomplish
even more.
- All Cub
Scouting activities should reflect the values and ideals of Cub Scouting as
outlined by the Cub Scout Promise and Law of the Pack.
SEQ CHAPTER h r 1Resources:
Cub Scout Leader Book, 2006, p. 3-1
Guide to Safe Scouting, 2006, Ch.1 p.2
Cub Scout Songbook, 2005, p. 1, 2
Group Meeting Sparklers, 2004 p. 2, 3 |