Lee M

I am an ASM with 2 scouts in my Patrol who don't pull their own weight. Both have earned the rank of First Class. One is older (14), and is, well to be honest, fat & lazy. He would be content sitting around camp, hands in his pockets, doing nothing (or playing video games, which we don't allow). It is a chore to get him to anything assigned to him on the duty roster. The other is a young First Class Scout (12) and lives with 2 older sisters who do EVERYTHING for him. He's a bit immature, but, for instance, despite our efforts still claims to not know how to take down and fold a tent after 2 years in our Troop. This one does have his flashes of brilliance in certain situations, but I am tired of him showing up unprepared for most events, often throwing Mom under the bus for forgetting something of his. I understand that all boys have differing capabilities, but I do expect that these young men simply attempt to help out their patrol mates. Yes, we've constantly run the gambit of the Chain of Command - Patrol Leader, SPL, ASM SM, etc., to get them to perform, but it's becoming frustrating to the point I'd rather not have them along on a campout anymore. That's not a good attitude for me. Anybody have some suggestions?