Howdy All,
Just needed some unbiased opinions on an issue I am struggling with. I want to be sure to make the best decision so I'm soliciting input for various sources.
I am a 3 year Scoutmaster of a Troop of about 35 boys. I have one Eagle Scout candidate who came to me for his Eagle Scout SM Conf. and told me he had been suspended from school this past spring for fighting and "faking" to hit a female teacher. He explained on the teacher incident he was just joking. Earlier this year his father asked me to council the Scout on forging a progress report. He changed an F to a B.
In the Scout setting he is an OK Scout. He does what is asked of him but does not demonstrate leadership in a manner that I expect of an Eagle Scout. He is also very easily influenced into inappropriate behavior. He has been involved in an incident where another Scout was injured at the hands of another. He did not do the injury but was part of the small group involved. This was about 3 years ago.
In my mind he clearly does not exemplify the ideals and standards of Scouting let alone those of Eagle Scout. I also question if I am being too hard on the boy and am holding him to a higher standard than justified. I know that with time, this 14 year old boy will most likely grow up to become a productive member of society.
As a parent I have no experience with a child who struggles with inappropriate behavior. So I really dont have much personal experience to pull from.
Thoughts? Questions?
In Scouting
CASCOUTER
