Duane Wheeler wrote:
> In a survey by Lou Harris & Asso. for the BSA indicates the
> proportion of boys choosing to do wrong is alarmingly high.
>
> Basic values such as honesty and showing common respect
> seem to be the exception and not the rule... In our larger
> cities, respect for life and the value of it has seemed to
> decline.
>
> The results show that our American youth are struggling
> with ethical and moral decisions. The difficulties only increase with
> age.
> Therefore, the need for reinforcing and rewarding strong
> moral standards, and providing positive role models at a
> young age is more important than ever before.
>
> Another disturbing revelation is that boy's outlook on the world and the
>
> future is rather dim. While more than 70% report being satisfied with
> their neighborhoods and schools (78%) *fewer than one-third (32%)
> are satisfied with conditions in the world today..
>
> Older boys (age 14-19) are much more likely to hold a negative outlook
> than
> younger boys (7-10) on the aspects for life..
>
> The study indicates that the morals and values of MEN often fall short
> of ideal..
>
> *Only 62% strongly agree that "a person should not resort to a means
> that is
> known to be wrong ,even if it leads to success"
>
> *38% only agree that "Helping others should come before personal
> interests"
>
> *25% or ONE in FOUR! strongly agree that: "Being Honest with everyone
> is not something that pays off in the kind of world we live in"
>
> *35% do not classify "Not declaring all of ones income to the IRS
> absolutely wrong"
>
> *37% do not classify keeping "Excess change mistakenly given at a store-
>
> absolutely wrong"
>
> *And from these MEN will come the role models of our next generation!
>
> BSA strives to identify men and women for leadership positions
> who hold strong family values so that we can confidently place our
> youth under their guidance.
>
> Does Scouting offer more than fun in the Outdoors? *YES!
>
> Scouting's mission encompasses:
>
> "serving others by helping to instill values in young people
> and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices in
> their lifetimes to achieve their full potential."
>
> (*aside: Rangers are to READY for Anything! ready to work,
> ready to play fair, ready to serve, and ready to make ethical choices
> in our lifetime to achieve our full potential"<G>)
>
> The study results indicate that Scouts with five years tenure are more
> likely than non-scouts to:
>
> *Assume leadership positions in clubs and associations..
> *put the needs of others before themselves
> *Make the most honest,not the easiest decisions.
> *Value Education and the Environment
>
> MEN who were Scouts for 5 or more years are "more likely"
> than non-scouts to:
>
> *Graduate High School (98% to 83%)
> *Graduate from College (40% to 16%)
> *Earn annual incomes in excess of $50,000 (33% to 17%)
>
> Scouting gives parents an opportunity to provide their children
> a safe,structured,nutureing environment, to discover and learn..
> while instilling strong moral values!
>
> (*aside: This is why we NEED parents to back Royal Rangers!
> It's in their direct benefit.. and to the betterment of their son!)
>
> Scouting encourages children to hold a deeper appreciation of
> others in their community, including peers,parents and other adults.
>
> Scouting provides boys with a sense that they are important as
> individuals,
> It is communicated to boys that those in their scouting world care about
>
> what happens to them, regardless of whether they win or lose a game.
>
> Scouting promotes activities that lead to a taking of personal
> responsibility and
> high self esteem, as well as duty to God,Family and self. As a result
> when hard
> decisions are to be made... a boy can look in the mirror and be proud of
>
> the person he is.
>
> (source BSA pub.No.2-121 1995)
>
> Thanks-
> -=A=-
>
>
In a survey by Lou Harris & Asso. for the BSA indicates the
proportion of boys choosing to do wrong is alarmingly high.
Basic values such as honesty and showing common respect
seem to be the exception and not the rule... In our larger
cities, respect for life and the value of it has seemed to
decline.
The results show that our American youth are struggling
with ethical and moral decisions. The difficulties only increase with
age.
Therefore, the need for reinforcing and rewarding strong
moral standards, and providing positive role models at a
young age is more important than ever before.
Another disturbing revelation is that boy's outlook on the world and the
future is rather dim. While more than 70% report being satisfied with
their neighborhoods and schools (78%) *fewer than one-third (32%)
are satisfied with conditions in the world today..
Older boys (age 14-19) are much more likely to hold a negative outlook
than
younger boys (7-10) on the aspects for life..
The study indicates that the morals and values of MEN often fall short
of ideal..
*Only 62% strongly agree that "a person should not resort to a means
that is
known to be wrong ,even if it leads to success"
*38% only agree that "Helping others should come before personal
interests"
*25% or ONE in FOUR! strongly agree that: "Being Honest with everyone
is not something that pays off in the kind of world we live in"
*35% do not classify "Not declaring all of ones income to the IRS
absolutely wrong"
*37% do not classify keeping "Excess change mistakenly given at a store-
absolutely wrong"
*And from these MEN will come the role models of our next generation!
BSA strives to identify men and women for leadership positions
who hold strong family values so that we can confidently place our
youth under their guidance.
Does Scouting offer more than fun in the Outdoors? *YES!
Scouting's mission encompasses:
"serving others by helping to instill values in young people
and in other ways prepare them to make ethical choices in
their lifetimes to achieve their full potential."
(*aside: Rangers are to READY for Anything! ready to work,
ready to play fair, ready to serve, and ready to make ethical choices
in our lifetime to achieve our full potential"<G>)
The study results indicate that Scouts with five years tenure are more
likely than non-scouts to:
*Assume leadership positions in clubs and associations..
*put the needs of others before themselves
*Make the most honest,not the easiest decisions.
*Value Education and the Environment
MEN who were Scouts for 5 or more years are "more likely"
than non-scouts to:
*Graduate High School (98% to 83%)
*Graduate from College (40% to 16%)
*Earn annual incomes in excess of $50,000 (33% to 17%)
Scouting gives parents an opportunity to provide their children
a safe,structured,nutureing environment, to discover and learn..
while instilling strong moral values!
(*aside: This is why we NEED parents to back Royal Rangers!
It's in their direct benefit.. and to the betterment of their son!)
Scouting encourages children to hold a deeper appreciation of
others in their community, including peers,parents and other adults.
Scouting provides boys with a sense that they are important as
individuals,
It is communicated to boys that those in their scouting world care about
what happens to them, regardless of whether they win or lose a game.
Scouting promotes activities that lead to a taking of personal
responsibility and
high self esteem, as well as duty to God,Family and self. As a result
when hard
decisions are to be made... a boy can look in the mirror and be proud of
the person he is.
(source BSA pub.No.2-121 1995)
Thanks-
-=A=-
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