Retaining Older Scouts

[Sentinel947]

Sentinel wrote: "I don't see the difference between this and the kid who gets forced by his parents to join the band or a sports team that they don't want to be a member of."

 

I completely agree. As parents, I think we have to give out kids options. But it should be their decision to engage (or disengage).

 

I've been involved in youth sports and band for a number of years, both as a coach and a sideline parent. I've only had one kid in baseball that was there and didn't want to be. He got in trouble in the dugout and left before the season was over.

 

Yea. I'm not a parent, but I think parents should definetly get their kids involved in activities. Sometimes kids are afraid to try new things. However, if the child puts some time into Sports, Band, Scouts whatever and doesn't like it, he shouldn't be forced to stay in it and miss out on an activity he/she would enjoy better.

 

Sentinel947