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I think very few people have their own darkroom anymore. Look at how pictures are processed at your local drugstore -- feed in the film, chunk, chunk, out come the pictures. Digital photography should definitely be included.

Yaworski writes: "It doesn't strike me that being mostly mainstreamed in classes is the same as being mainstreamed in a Scouting environment. " I have to laugh at that because the school said the exact opposite to me just a few weeks ago "well that was summer camp, that doesn't mean he will do well in a regular classroom." This article strikes very close to home with me. My son has a problem soiling himself. If anyone from our troop is reading this, it is the first they have heard of it. No, I didn't tell them before summer camp. I debated on it and decided that I felt he could han

Okay, Here is the first article http://www.sentinelnews.com/sentinelnews/myarticles.asp?H=1&S=507&P=391940&PubID=7341 A few bits of the article: Randy Ordway, a friend of the family who had been Jerry's scoutmaster in Cub Scouts, came to the meeting after Hanley had left and was told by Green that Jerry was too much to handle and that scoutmasters could not spend all of their time with one boy. Green said if Jerry were allowed in the troop, he would quit as scoutmaster, Ordway said. Hanley said the situation was Jerry's soiling himself four times at camp and get

According to what I read, the scoutmaster was frustrated with the boy soiling himself several times during the week because he either didn't know about the latrines or was uncomfortable using them. The scoutmaster says that the mother did not inform the leaders of her son's "likely abnormal behaviors". The article I read a week or so ago said that the mother offered to go to summer camp with them and the boy's cubmaster offered to go because he has worked with the boy a lot. Have there been other problems? Is this being used as an excuse? The mother was told to go to the community tr

I am putting this post under Issue & Politics because I'm afraid some people will start a serious discussion about this. The main reason for my post is I would like to contact the mother of this child to offer my support (if nothing but a shoulder to lean on). The article is here http://enquirer.com/editions/2002/09/05/loc_scouts_ouster_has.html Is this the same article I read about a couple of weeks ago under the Scouter Headlines? Or are there 2 cases? I thought the first one was in North Carolina or South Carolina. I may be wrong about that. My son is not autistic but

Our pack paid for badges and awards from the pack budget. That was funded by the popcorn sales. They also bought the necessary books for the leaders. The pack bought the main course and paid for the entertainment at the Blue & Gold. The side dishes were furnished by the families of each den. Each den collected dues to cover craft supplies and snacks. Or you can rotate who brings snacks. Or just not have snacks (yes, the children will survive). Special trips by a den are covered by the parents. If a parents said they didn't have the money, then the pack would pay for it.

Look at Baloo's Bugle on USSP to find some slide ideas. One I made that was fun was from a limb about 1-inch in diameter. Slice of pieces of the limb. Then glue nature things on the circle, like acorns, pebbles, etc. You could also draw on them if you want. On the back I glued a small piece of leather string in a circle. You can also use a pipe cleaner on the back for the circle to put the neckerchief through. Also, lots of things you can do with the empty film canisters. Such as a slide that is also a small first aid kit -- bandaid, antiseptic wipe, quarter and emergency numbers. P

I saw a troop last year do a compass course with an interesting twist. The boys were sharing compasses, the adult that laid out the course took one of the boys aside and said "when you get to the third point on the instructions, go in the opposite direction and see who follows you". About 1/2 the boys followed him, never questioning his decision, even though the sun was bright and it was obvious which way was east, west, north and south.

Rooster, You have some good points. I think we do need to think about the different hypothetical situations. In MAII's first posting, it is noted that the older scout is about 1 or 2 years older than the new scout. So, sounds like 11 years old and 13 years old. I think the older scout crossed way over the line of bullying. Would it have been different if he had said "I'm going to kick your ****, you little ******......"? I think either situation requires some serious discipline (suspension) not just "don't do that again". Sounds like he knew he could get away with it. In a later po

Koreascouter, I also wonder how they diagnosis ODD. Part of growing up is to be oppositional. That is how you gain independence and learn certain life lessons. The school officials have commented that my son has "oppositional tendencies". Yes? In some ways that can be a good thing. As his kindergarden teacher told me "You don't have to worry about someone talking him into doing something he doesn't want to do." This "tendency" can come in handy when someone approaches him about drugs. It means he doesn't blindly follow the teachers.

ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder ODD is a psychiatric disorder that is characterized by two different sets of problems. These are aggressiveness and a tendency to purposefully bother and irritate others. A pattern of negativistic, hostile, and defiant behavior lasting at least six months during which four or more of the following are present: 1. Often loses temper 2. often argues with adults 3. often actively defies or refuses to comply with adults' requests or rules 4. often deliberately annoys people 5. often blames others for his or her mistakes or misbehavior

In the past, our troop did a wilderness survival night. When the campsite was reached, with the fully packed trailer, the boys were told "the trailer has been destroyed and we can't go home until tomorrow". They knew in advance but not all were as ready as they thought, from what I gather. The trailer was only opened up for a true emergency (somebody's coat was in it). There were trash bags and a few other things around for the boys to use. The each had a metal cup to cook in and eat out of. There were given the ice chests with food.

Brain Lock! So that's what you call it! The last week of school in the spring, my son had this. He was upset over not getting his yearbook that we both were sure he paid for. While everyone else was looking at theirs he removed himself from the situation. Took paper and crayons, find a quiet place. That place happened to be a bathroom stall. The teacher & Asst. Principal freak out. They want him out of there. He refuses. They threaten him with suspension (3 days of school left, ha!). They turn off the lights! They tell him the bus has left (he said he would walk home, only 1 mile). The A

My son is on medicine for ADHD. You can notice a difference within two days!!! Some school administrators amaze me. Some are good and do a great job, I think they get burnt out quickly and leave. Anyone with an ADD child can pretty quickly point out other ADD children. My son's doctor has an ADHD child of his own, so he knew within 10 minutes what was wrong with my child. In our case we had to convince the school that was the problem. No matter what, you are the parent and can choose what is right for YOUR child. Slap down those parent's rights documents in front of them and tell them the

My son brought him his 3 week school progress report. He just started middle school, 6th grade. The school officials were convinced he would not make it in regular classrooms even though academically he does fine. There were very concerned about his ability to emotionally handle changing classes and the responsibilities of middle school. Last spring I was beginning to agree with them. Then I saw the change after a week of BSA camp and a week of 4-H camp. So a few weeks ago I spent 1/2 day arguing with the school officials, whom I have NEVER argued with, that he should NOT be in a "self contain

This is the statement that concerned me: "They told me it might open the door for someone who might want to wear a neo-Nazi emblem," Hayes said. Did the state really say that? Do they really think that?

My son is telling me that scouting is not fun. He doesn't want to camp, apparently because it is too much work now that he is in Boy Scouts. Even though he did most of the same work when camping with me before then and was happy to cook, set up the tent, etc. He's only been on one troop campout and summer camp (where they ate in the dining hall). Last night he and a couple of buddies in the neighborhood are out "having fun". To me, it looked very similiar to what could be happening in scouting. With rope they create a "train" of a bicycle, an old golf bag caddy, and his wagon. They w

ASHEBORO, North Carolina (AP) -- A prison guard says he was fired after he had United States and North Carolina flags sewn onto his uniform shirt and refused to remove them. Bobby Hayes was fired last month as a corrections officer at the Randolph Correctional Center in Asheboro. He had been told to remove the patches from his state-issued uniform or turn it in. "I'm a good officer -- or I was," said Hayes, who worked for the state Department of Correction for two years. "Sometimes there are orders that should not be given -- and that's one of them." Hayes said he was told he

A few years ago at Cub Scout roundup, one scout was telling a new boy why it was great to be in scouting and go camping. "Camping is great. You don't EVEN have to take a bath."

You are right Yaworski I went to a VERY small school. The town had about 3000 people total. The school I went to had one class for each grade, that's 20 to 25 kids per grade. Yep, the girls were mean. Not physically. I remember seeing boys being punched in the stomach because they existed on the earth, boys being held upside by their feet in the hallway. The girls that I went to school with? Most of them are married to the males I mentioned earlier, and running around with the high school jocks they didn't marry. Maybe they are all happy, I wish them the best. But they last time I saw th

I can see Laurel now starting to kindergarden and : Telling the teacher "Daddy had 40 sons, but they don't live with us." Wondering why the classes aren't broken down into smaller patrols. Wondering why all the adults think they are in charge, and looking for the SPL to find out. During recess teaching knot tying and compass reading on the playground. Saying the Scout Oath and Scout Law after the Pledge of Allegience. Making sure her backpack has a first aid kit, compass, duct tape, rope and TP in it before getting on the bus because we must BE PREPARED!

Welcome aboard James. I remember those boys that Yaworski is talking about. The ones who acted like that, punched the fat kid in the stomach just because, made "teasing" comments about boy's physical features and girl's physical features. I remember them very well from my small town. Let's see, at least one has served a bit of jail time. The only reason they own a house (or trailer) is because Daddy gave it to them. They work at some crappy job they hate until they die. A big exciting night is a 6 pack of Miller. They have no choices in their lives at 40 years old because of the choices t

Answer to #1 and #2: Bob makes us think. We know Bob has the facts to back up what he says.

Recently I thought about a few things from my teenage years (the late 70's) that were traditions and how appalled I would be if my child did those things today. Each year the Beta Club went to the big city about 100 miles away for the state convention. It was the ONLY thing we did all year as a club. The tradition was to get drunk and find someone to make out with. The teachers knew this. Sometimes we stayed in hotel rooms used by state congressman from our district. Those men drank a lot. The credenza in their rooms were full of liquor -- 20 to 30 bottles. I knew before my first trip to

You can pick up chickens on the WAY TO training at KFC, but only if you bring enough for everybody.