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Youth Member Behavior Guidelines
The Boy Scouts of America is a
values-based youth development organization that helps young people learn positive attributes of character, citizenship, and
personal fitness. The BSA has the expectation that all participants in the
Scouting program will relate to each other in accord with the principles
embodied in the Scout Oath and Law.
One of the developmental tasks of childhood is to learn appropriate behavior.
Children are not born with an innate sense of propriety and they need
guidance and direction. The example set by positive adult role models is a
powerful tool for shaping behavior and a tool that is stressed in Scouting.
Misbehavior by a single youth member in a Scouting unit may constitute a
threat to the safety of the individual who misbehaves as well as to the
safety of other unit members. Such misbehavior constitutes an unreasonable
burden on a Scout unit and cannot be ignored.
Member
Responsibilities
All members of the Boy Scouts
of America are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the
principles set forth in the Scout Oath and Law. Physical violence, hazing,
bullying, theft, verbal insults, and drugs and alcohol have no place in the
Scouting program and may result in the revocation of a Scout's membership in
the unit.
If confronted by threats of violence or other forms of bullying from other
youth members, Scouts should seek help from their unit leaders or parents.
Unit
Responsibilities
Adult leaders of Scouting units are responsible for monitoring the behavior
of youth members and interceding when necessary. Parents of youth members who
misbehave should be informed and asked for assistance in dealing with it.
The BSA does not permit the use of corporal punishment by unit leaders when
disciplining youth members.
The unit committee should review repetitive or serious incidents of
misbehavior in consultation with the parents of the child to determine a
course of corrective action including possible revocation of the youth's
membership in the unit.
If problem behavior persists, units may revoke a Scout's membership in that
unit. When a unit revokes a Scout's membership, it should promptly notify the
council of the action.
The unit should inform the Scout executive about all incidents that result in
a physical injury or involve allegations of sexual misconduct by a youth
member with another youth member.
Each Cub Scout den and Webelos Scout den and each
chartered Cub Scout pack, Boy Scout troop, Varsity Scout team, and Venturing
crew shall have one leader, 21 years of age or older, who shall be registered
and serve as the unit or den leader. A unit leader may not serve
simultaneously in any other position within the same unit. The head of the
chartered organization or chartered organization representative and the local
council must approve the registration of the unit or den leader on the
Primary reference: Rules and
Regulations of the Boy Scouts of America
Agreement:
All Scouts and Adult Leaders are representatives of their community, family
and local Scouting Council. Therefore, all Scouts and their parents are asked
to sign this Code of Conduct and Statement of Understanding as
a condition for membership and participation, with the further understanding,
that serious misconduct or infraction of behavior rules may result in
expulsion from any activity or meeting. We want each Scout to be responsible
for their own behavior, and only when necessary will
the procedure be invoked to send a Scout home.
ALL SCOUTS ARE EXPECTED TO LIVE BY THE BOY SCOUT OATH AND LAW AT ALL TIMES
AND TO USE THESE IDEALS AS GUIDES FOR THEIR BEHAVIOR.
I promise on my honor as a Scout that I will set a good example by keeping
myself neatly dressed and presentable.
The scout uniform will be worn at all times when designated by the Unit
Leaders or camp Program Director.
I will be responsible for keeping my tent and personal gear labeled, clean,
and neat.
I will respect the property of others and will not use them without
permission.
I will demonstrate respect for Troop equipment, public property, and will be
personally responsible for cleanliness and any loss, breakage, or vandalism
of property.
Serious or repetitive behavior violations by scouts including, but not
limited to, the possession or use of tobacco, alcohol, cheating, gambling,
dishonesty, swearing, fighting, and cursing may result in revocation of the
youth's membership in the unit. Unacceptable behavior also includes
possession of fireworks, traditional & martial arts weapons, possession
of pornography or possession of any non-prescription drug. (Any OTC or Rx drug
must be declared & handled per BSA rules.)
Scouts must learn to respect the rights and property of others. Remember to keep
your hands to yourself. The tongue is a vicious weapon, think before you
speak. Remember the golden rule:
DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU
I PROMISE ON MY HONOR AS
A SCOUT THAT I WILL DO MY BEST TO LIVE UP TO THE SCOUT OATH AND LAW AND AGREE
TO FOLLOW THIS CODE OF CONDUCT.
SIGNATURE OF
SCOUT__________________________________________Date:_______________
SIGNATURE OF
PARENT_________________________________________Date:_______________
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