Boy in trouble

[vze3nbyb1]

I know this boy personally and he has been in trouble numerous times my son doesn't want anything to do with him anymore and sees his actions as not following the scout oath or law

[BetterWithCheddar]

Based on what you described, I think a 6-month suspension from Scouting is in order. Set terms for re-joining the Troop, such as staying out of trouble for the duration of the suspension. Clearly communicate that further incidents will result in dismissal from the Troop.

Yes, some kids need Scouting. And yes, some bad apples can poison a Pack or Troop. Find a balance and draw a line.

[Double Eagle]

A few quick comments again.

1.  As for the corn maze.  You may require him to be escorted with a parent or trusted adult the unit Key 3 approve.  He can participate, but only under that condition.  You may make his adult supervision/condition part of the observation/probation time.

2. Not to play anything legal into this, but a 6 month suspension from scouts could generate a question on whether he forfeits his 6 months of registration fee or BSA, council, units benefit from his full registration fee, without scout being "active".  Since the suspension would be a council/unit decision and not the family's, they may question it whether the scout is at fault or not, tried or not.  The suspending authority has to be ready to answer this.  If the family introduces the suspension, it is a self-imposed decision, not the council/unit.

 

[vze3nbyb1]

Council has been made aware of this issue and is in contact with the police department that is handling it they are looking into whether or not he should be removed from the troop for breaking the scout oath and law