I have found that my role is more a goalie than anything else. I
keep the boys interested, I keep them from hurting themsleves, but
I like to let them really do it. Sometimes we as commanders can
get in the way. At Pow Wow the commanders jealously guard the
cooking area so they get good food. But what do the boys learn?
They have learned that they are not expected to use the skills
we teach them. Now that I am Senior Commander there will be a
change. The teacher will experience the fruits of his teaching.
Could be a great lesson for all...
White Buffalo
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> Dear Little John:
> I have tried this once especially when the boys were being exceedingly difficult but
>I did plan for it and didn't do it on the spur of the moment. I told the boys well in
>advance that this is what was going to take place to at least get them mentally
>prepared for it. It was a very sobering experience to some boys that were rather
>difficult.
> One thing I might ask you to examine yourself on is do you let your boys get the
>impression that they are in control but gently guide them in the right direction? I
>found that the more I let boys run the meetings and not try to dominate them the more
>positive results occur. How much control I have depends on how old the group of boys
>are
> chronologically, mentally and spiritually. Young Buckaroos and Straight arrows rely
>more on their leaders than the oldest and well grounded Challengers and FCF, ready to
>take the lead. Play it by ear fine sir!
>
> tOnward In
>Gods Service
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>
>
> the
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> once
> John I Evans wrote:
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> > Y'all,
> > A short question and I may be out of my mind. I have been thinking of
>letting our boys teach Rangers just once or maybe once a month. I don't know why I
>want to let our boys do this, I guess to let them see what being a Cmdr is. Plus let
>them give some responibilty out of it. Am I out of my mind? Has anyone tried this
>before?
> > John
> > ---
> > LittleJohn FCF July 10th 99, Hudson bay group
> > Royal Ranger Straight Arrow Lt. Cmdr
> > Maryville 7
> > Royal Rangers May 96
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