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There are a lot of different
reasons a boy might want to be a Lone Scout. For us, it is about growing a godly
young man. Homeschooling is a big part of that growth, and being homeschooled
automatically qualifies boys for Lone Scouting. We initially sought to find an
established troop in our area (before we knew about LS). There are three active
troops here, but none of them fit our needs. One is sponsored by a faith that
conflicts with ours, a second by a church with female leadership, and the third explicitly
"religion-neutral". Our own
church hasn't yet decided to sponsor a troop. Since David is
self-disciplined and a hard worker, Lone Scouting was the perfect alternative. Our plans are to shepherd him along through the BSA ranks, using the
handbook as a substantial part of his homeschooling. By the time he is ready to earn
his Eagle rank, hopefully our church will have decided to have its own troop,
which will give David an opportunity to serve in leadership.
Lone Scouting is not for everyone. It requires a young
man who is willing to seek out experts to serve as Merit Badge Counselors, a youth who can
map out his own plan and stick to it, and someone who is willing to work hard. We
are proud that David fits all three criteria. |
Dad and David at the Mariners Game |