"Scouting is a Game with a Purpose" You Should Read Chapter 10
of the Scoutmaster Handbook of the Scoutmaster Handbook is a
valuable source of understanding and insight into the
development of boys and the deeper objectives of the Scouting
program. It is both practical and clearly written. The material
below is excerpted from the 1990 Printing. new Scoutmaster is
likely to approach his troop with self-confidence. He
anticipates that his enthusiasm will excite his young charges to
get the most they can out of Scouting. Learning about the
characteristics of boys, how to motivate them, how to deal with
their behavior, and how to help them with their problems will
give the Scoutmaster the insights necessary to enjoy working
with his Scouts." You Can Do are a number of easy ways you can
make Scouting an interesting, challenging, yet safe place to be,
a worthwhile experience for troop mem-bers and an enjoyable one
for you. These measures also create an atmosphere that prevents
behavior and interpersonal problems, w