Where can you find resources for the Personal Management merit badge?

Answer 1

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]

You can find the answers for Family Life merit badge by using these resources:

Scouting Literature

American Cultures, American Heritage, Citizenship in the Community, Citizenship in the Nation, Citizenship in the World, Communications, Cooking, Crime Prevention, Disabilities Awareness, Genealogy, and Personal Management merit badge pamphlets.

Books

• Block, Joel D., et al. Stepliving for Teens: Getting Along With Stepparents and Siblings. Price Stern Sloan, 2001.
• Brain, Marshall. The Teenager's Guide to the Real World. BYG Publishing Inc., 1997.
• Carlson, Richard. Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Teens. Hyperion Press, 2000.
• Coleman, Ronda. Around the Family Table: 365 Mealtime Conversations for Parents and Children. Gryphon House Inc., 2001.
• Coleman, Ronda. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Workbook. Franklin Quest Company, 1999.
• Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens. Simon & Schuster, 1998.
• Davis, Ken. How to Live With Your Parents Without Losing Your Mind. Zondervan Publishing Company, 1988.
• Foster, Chad. Teenagers: Preparing for the Real World. Rising Books, 1995.
• Fox, Annie, and Elizabeth Verdick. Can You Relate? Real-World Advice for Teens on Guys, Girls, Growing Up, and Getting Along. Free Spirit Publishing Inc., 1999.
• Gurian, Michael, et al. From Boys to Men: All About Adolescence and You. BT Bound, 1999.
• Hightower, Elaine, and Betsy Riley. Our Family Meeting Book: Fun and Easy Ways to Manage Time, Build Communication, and Share Responsibility Week by Week. Free Spirit Press, 2002.
• Jukes, Mavis. Guy Book: An Owner's Manual. Crown Books for Young Readers, 2001.
• Maisel, Eric. 20 Communication Tips for Families: A 30-Minute Guide to a Better Family Relationship. New World Library, 2000.
• McGraw, Jay. Closing the Gap: A Strategy for Bringing Parents and Teens Together. Fireside, 2001.
• McGraw, Jay. Life Strategies for Teens. Fireside, 2000.
• Otfinoski, Steve. The Kid's Guide to Money: Earning It, Saving It, Spending It, Growing It, Sharing It. Scholastic, 1996.
• Packer, Alex J. The How Rude!(TM) Handbook of Family Manners for Teens. Free Spirit Press, 2004.
• Packer, Alex J. Bringing Up Parents: The Teenager's Handbook. Sagebrush Bound, 1993.

Organizations and Web Sites

American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

400 North Columbus Street, Suite 202

Alexandria, VA 22314

Toll-free telephone: 800-424-8080

Web site: http://www.aafcs.org

American Red Cross

2025 E St., NW

Washington, DC 20006

Toll-free telephone: 877-272-7337

Web site: http://www.redcross.org

Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America

1910 Association Drive

Reston, VA 20191-1584

Telephone: 703-476-4900

Web site: http://www.fcclainc.org

The Parenting Project

5776 Hamilton Way

Boca Raton, FL 33496

Toll-free telephone: 888-PARENTS

Web site: http://www.parentingproject.org

TeensHealth

Web site: http://www.teenshealth.org

Answer 2

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]

Answer 3

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]

You can find the answers to the Personal Management merit badge by using these resources:

Scouting LiteratureAmerican Business, American Labor, Family Life, Salesmanship, and Scholarship merit badge pamphlets; also see merit badge pamphlets on particular careers or vocations. Books

• Bodnar, Janet. Kiplinger's Money-Smart Kids. Kiplinger Books, 1999.
• Covey, Sean. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens.Simon & Schuster, 1998.
• Gardner, David, Tom Gardner, and Selena Maranjian. The Motley Fool Investment Guide for Teens. Fireside, 2002.
• Morgenstern, Julie and Jessi Morgenstern-Colon. Organizing From the Inside Out for Teenagers. Owl Books, 2002.
• Morris, Kenneth M. and Virginia B. Morris. The Wall Street Journal Guide to Understanding Personal Finance, 3rd ed. Simon and Schuster, 2000.
• National Association of Investors Corporation (NAIC). Investing In Your Future. South-Western Educational Publishing, 2001.
• Pervola, Cindy, and Debby Hobgood. How to Get a Job If You're a Teenager, 2nd ed. Highsmith Press, 2000.

Web Sites (see Related Links) and Organizations

Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Department of Labor

ChannelOne.com

Toll-free telephone: 888-241-6895

Consumer Protection Federal Trade Commission

Kidsca$h

The Motley Fool

123 North Pitt Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

National Association of Investors Corporation

P.O. Box 220

Royal Oak, MI 48068

Toll-free telephone: 877-275-6242

National Endowment for Financial Education

5299 DTC Blvd., Suite 1300

Greenwood Village, CO 80111

The Savings Bond Owner's Manual

The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid

Students.gov

U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) Programs

Telephone: 319-337-5665

Toll-free telephone: 800-433-3243

YoungBiz.com

Answer 4

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org
• MeritBadge.org

Answer 5

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]

Answer 6

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]

Answer 7

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org
• MeritBadge.org

Answer 8

The purpose of the merit badge is to allow you to explore and understand the subject. In order to complete the merit badge you need to do some research. Resources are:

• The merit badge pamphlet
• Your merit badge counselor
• Your school teachers
• Your school or community library
• The BSA website at Scouting.org[linked]
• MeritBadge.org[linked]