Requirements for Family Campout

[NHawk52]

I think that you have gone above and beyond in your attempts to offer the boy and his family the benefits of Scouting. It is neither your responsibility nor burden to GIVE the boy the Cub Scouting experience - rather it is the boy's parents' responsibility to commit to participation in the program, both of themselves and for the boy. You have literally gone out of your way to offer the opportunity.

 

I've heard it said numerous times, "BSA doesn't stand for Baby Sitters of America." And you most certainly couldn't be expected to babysit the noncommittal parents for participation. Party-crashing is not a BSA merit, so if the parents don't return your calls and RSVP as requested don't include them in the plan. And if they don't bother to attend or participate for a full quarter, I'd think it safe to assume that they have (sadly) withdrawn their son from the program.

 

I do hope that your outing is fun, safe, and beneficial to all who participate and contribute!

 

[SctDad]

NHawk52

 

If the boy is to be withdrawn from scouting, it is the parents choice, but I would hate to see him go. I think he would benefit from the program a lot.

 

The only other issue that I have is that he has a uniform that was loaned to him from the pack. One of the other parents bought it for him and only asked that if he left to return it so that it would be available for other Cubs.

 

That is now the issue.

[Crossramwedge]

You have done all you can do. Its a shame. The kid himself may want to be in the program but is at the mercy of the parents.