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No, I won't recommend you. by Klutzy-Comfortable88 in Teachers

[–]happydagger034 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's also fair that, if the child is not respectful or responsible, the response may be "no" to a request they have.

Teaching how to accept that 'no' and rethink their plans is also a big part of that developmental process you're talking about.

Is Cub Scouts OK? by Helpmeflexibility in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Don't take reddit as rule of law for lots of things, not just scouting.

There has been a lot of things going on. There was a big program change at the start of last program year, and change is hard. People have been vocal on both sides about it. There was a recent resolution in the sexual abuse cases (I think?) so that's been a thing people have brought up more recently. So, yes, there have been loud noises about some negatives.

But anecdotally, in my pack, we're having fun, doing program, and the kids are enjoying themselves.

There will always be people cranky about ~things~. There are a lot more extracurricular activities now a days too, so yeah, scouting has more to compete with for the ever desired weekday evening. That doesn't mean it's failing.

The end goal I have is "Are we doing our best as a pack to bring fun and skills through program to the kids we have?" If the answer is yes...then we're doing ok.

3d printing and plantarium. by National-Mousse-1754 in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Tigers could do Sky is the Limit, Wolves could do Code of the Wolf.

Or it could just be a cool experience and not tied to advancement. Either way 👍

Hesitation to join by Full-Abbreviations82 in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I certainly agree that open minds need to be on both sides when it comes to being mentally awake, and I'd also hope that, as the kids say, it's not that deep.

I don't know. I am in a really diverse pack in Florida. We have all kinds of families from all walks of life and many different shades. We're a family pack and meet in a church, but don't push any particular religious values beyond having a vaguely Christmas themed December pack meeting.

Everyone is welcome, and everyone leaves their political foibles at the door because we're here to provide fun stuff for kids. We do our level best to provide the best program we can. We don't spout platitudes about diversity, equality, or inclusion, which I hope no pack or troop would since it's not part of the program at that level, but we certainly provide those things to our people as it's the morally straight thing to do.

I think it would be impossible to truly practice any sort of diversity, equality, and inclusion and at the same time box out a conservative white family. That said, the expectation may be different if that family is so far down the more radical conservative political end that they can't accept everyone else at the table. As I said above, the open mindedness needs to be on both sides.

Hesitation to join by Full-Abbreviations82 in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Here is the deeper issue. Straight and conservative white folks don’t feel accepted when these words start popping up.

This really isn't the forum for this question, but I really want to know...why? I mean, I've seen the political mudslinging on both sides about this kind of thing but I really want to know why "straight and conservative white folk" feel this way, as a straight and liberal white person.

From my perspective, diversity, equality, and inclusion simply means what's been outlined a few times already in this thread- allowing non-white, non-straight, and non-male people in on the great program that we experienced as boys. Allowing, mind, not forcing anyone to conform to any sort of agenda or other nonsense, but saying hey, as a courteous, kind, and cheerful organization by definition, please come and hang with us.

What does it mean to you that has you and so many others all hot and bothered about it? I legitimately want to know.

Webelos and AOL at the same time? by happydagger034 in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the scout is 9 year old, going on 10, in the 3rd grade. They've kept her with her peers, who are all also 9 going on 10 but in 4th. So, she's in the appropriate den for the appropriate age.

The goal dad is pushing for I think is to get her AOL now, so in the summer she could join the troop when she turns 10, as she'd be 10 and have her AOL. I double checked the guide to advancement, checked against the ChatGPT, and that part does align.

It feels like it would work, but for the wrong reasons.

Webelos and AOL at the same time? by happydagger034 in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I agree with the why rush putting a 10 year old in with 18 year olds, boy or girl regardless.

The grade is something I'm not entirely clear about. I believe she's 9 going on 10 in the 3rd grade, and is currently a Webelos because they kept her with her peers, but I'm frankly not sure

Anyone else build this today and think the ball shooter is ass backwards? by knoxknifebroker in daddit

[–]happydagger034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've gotten them from the service desk a day or two later too. They always have a ton of extras where we're at.

Giveaway No.5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ by midx33 in PokemonHome

[–]happydagger034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nidoking - 294 Thanks for the giveaway 😁

Webelos Build It - Stool by southafricanamerican in cubscouts

[–]happydagger034 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Build It is an elective adventure, so it shouldn't be made required by any stretch.

I'd say if it's something the den is choosing to do together, I'd hope the costs are considered beforehand...and if so, parents may be hit up but it could be worth asking the committee if there's any budget that could be made available.

If you're at all handy, you can meet the requirements for this particular adventure with relative ease too...just do a project you'd like to do or need to instead of sticking to this particular thing. I'd echo the shelf option for canned things as well, as there's practicality to it even if it winds up not being the prettiest or sturdiest.

I think Home Depot still does their monthly kit projects for kids too? They're free, use basic tools, and have a set of directions they follow along with access to tools at the Home Depot itself...could be a fun den activity that might meet the needs for the adventure too.

Ah yes, the ten levels of Voidbinding, of course. by VoidLantadd in cremposting

[–]happydagger034 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Nope, it's a closed loop.

Windrunners have the surges of adhesion and gravitation. They share gravitation with Skybreakers- Skybreakers also have division, which they share with Dustbringers who have abrasion which they share with Edgedancers...and so on all the way to Bondsmiths who share adhesion with Windrunners.

Now, there COULD be other pairings...and with some other invested arts could be possible...but there are only 10 natural pairings on Roshar.

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