From: Phil Brown (philbrown@enterinfosys.com)
Date: Wed Jan 22 2003 - 06:07:12 CST
What about the opposite side of this issue - a Scout that wants to go,
but is not physically or mentally up to the task? We had a Scout (just
recently made Eagle) that wanted to go with our Troop in 2001 that has
depth perception and balance issues. While he could hike, he is
extremely slow on rough and uneven terrain. None of the adult leaders
wanted to tell him (or his Dad) that he should not go. Fortunately, on
the first shakedown trip he was pushed to the limit, saw that he was
upsetting his crew due to his very slow speed, decided that maybe
Philmont was not for him, and withdrew on his own.
As far as Scouts that are not interested being pushed to go, I think you
have to look at how that Scout's attitude on other trips, summer camp,
etc. I have seen many Scouts that did not want to do something, but had
a great time once they were participating. I would encourage a Scout
that had doubts about Philmont to go if he had enjoyed previous
backpacking trips with the Troop. A Scout that moans and groans on a
simple overnight trip needs to stay home no matter what Mommy and Daddy
think.
Phil Brown
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