How The Boy Scouts of America developed young men before Liberals initiated America’s moral decline
By John Taylor
As an Eagle Scout (Court of Honor, May 20, 1972), there is no doubt that the Boy Scout program helped shape my youth into a productive period of learning, strength and independence.
Under the guidance of our Scout leaders who were good, dedicated and moral men, we were taught and trained as young Scouts to be well prepared for life ahead.
I experienced – along with my great scouting companions of Troop 222 in Camarillo, CA (sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) – years of growth in learning many and varied valuable skills, both intellectually and in the great outdoors, as well as principles of leadership as an Explorer Scout. The merit badge program was one of my favorite programs, as it motivated and taught me to proactively learn about many areas of life as I earned 26 merit badges, acquiring the Bronze Palm.
The Boy Scouts of America wasn’t a perfect organization, but I was fortunate to have had a wonderful experience with Scouting during my youth, due to great, responsible adult leaders whom I respected.
The Boy Scout program has changed dramatically in the last 5 to 7 years. Now, a growing, effeminate mindset amongst boys has emerged throughout society as the Scouting program has fallen prey to the Liberals’ DEI sickness (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and its woke mind virus, to quote Elon Musk). For many years, the Scouting program led millions of boys to become good men. Good men make good husbands. Good husbands make good fathers. Good fathers make a good society.
Now it is up to parents, especially fathers, to get involved with their children to teach them the life skills that were so well taught by the Boy Scouts of America.
I thank the good Lord and the Church that Robert Baden-Powell, who was founder of the Scouting program, realized that the methods he had used in training military scouts and organizing boys at the Siege of Mafeking during the Boer War could be used in a more formal way to train boys in citizenship, character and fitness.
If boys and men adhered and committed to the core values of Scouting, as shown below, this would be a much, much better world. – John
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
A Scout is:
TRUSTWORTHY. Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
LOYAL. Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
HELPFUL. Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
FRIENDLY. Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS. Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
KIND. Treat others as you want to be treated. Never harm or kill any living thing without good reason.
OBEDIENT. Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
CHEERFUL. Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
THRIFTY. Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
BRAVE. Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
CLEAN. Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
REVERENT. Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
The Scout Motto is Be Prepared.
The Scout Slogan is Do a Good Turn Daily.
That means doing something to help others each day without expecting anything in return. It means that Scouts do their part to care for the community and the environment.
