What is the best way to convince dad to let you join Boy Scouts?

Answer 1

Not sure why you would have to convince your dad to let you join? Boy Scouts is an organization of young men that strives to give its members the knowledge, skills, and life lessons to help them mature and succeed as they become adults Time spent in Boy Scouts benefits a boy in many ways. The friends he makes, the work ethic and morality he develops, the community service he practices and the knowledge and skills he gains will help him throughout the course of his life. Even long after the days in Boy Scouts are over, the man still remembers that he should be courteous and kind and do a good turn daily. Ask your Father to join with you as a Assistant, The scouts are always looking for individuals interested in the success of their kids, if you want further info feel free to contact me I am a Father who has both of my Sons in Scouts. good luck!!

Answer:

Your father may object to the scouts for several reasons:

• There are many paramilitary aspects of the scouts (uniforms, ranks, structure) that he may find objectionable.
• Scouting groups may be associated with religious practices or locations which he may find objectionable
• He may have personal issues with the staff of the local group
• His own experience with scouting may have been bad
• Scouting organizations have been accused of not allowing the participation of atheists, agnostics, or homosexuals. Alternately if your local troop is permissive on this, he may object to that position
• In these economically difficult times the costs may be a factor. He may also have time commitments that prohibit transporting you to scouts or supporting your activities.
• There has been a lot of fear-mongering about pedophile scoutmasters

Find out his reasons to object to your belonging to the group (talk it over). You might agree with him, he might see your side.