In a sense we do bribe them or pay them a reward-the metal or ribbon. I know what you're saying about the obligation-Diane. It does smack of give-me selfishness. There is a point in which the boy learns to achieve just to be able to prove it to himself that he could do it and have earned some self-respect in doing it. God help us if we all only do something expecting to get something in return. That is lack of responsibility I believe. Responsibility is a an honor that God places on those who are dilligent in the little things. A servants heart is something to strive for also. Bob Simons
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dead Beaver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 10:29 AM Subject: Re: [RR] $100 merit race > > *With all due respect to a good idea.. > > I am firmly opposed to "paying" or "prizeing" a boys > achievements. It just does not make good ethical sence. > > The advancement is for him to achieve, and his failure is > also a worthy point for him to consider. *Both are teachible > moments for us to use as Leaders.. > > Perhaps if you invited all who achived one rank or merit > to attend a event, paintball game ect. that might be better, > But I still feel the advancement must be pure and clean of > any "motovational bribe". It isn't needed. > > In the past- > > I'm guilty myself of "gifting" a pocketknife to every > Ranger who succeeded in my cut and chop class. *Shorty.. > visitors would come and hand me the test sheet and.. > *Demand a pocketknife.. from me. > > Q? "what was my intention for gifting the boys in the first place?" > > A! I never intended to "owe" a boy a knife, and resented the shift > away from tool safety to the "gift". > > All that.. and you are free to do what you think best. > *I'm sure the $100 winner will be blessed. > > -=A=- > > > --- Spirit Rider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > All, > > Tonight in Rangers I'm going to lay out something > > for the Pioneers. I'm going to tell them that the boy who earns the most > > merits in the next six months will be given $100. I'm hopeing they will > > not only look at this as a "race" but as a way to motivte them to earn > > merits on there own. I'm hopeing they will take the ball and run with > > it. > > > > Later, > > Noel "Spirit Rider" Bell > > > > > ===== > *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. > --------------********+********-------------------- > Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, > of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, > and both in the .....cause! > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Send FREE Valentine eCards with Yahoo! Greetings! > http://greetings.yahoo.com > _______ > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org > _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
