Sabot Saloon - 2/10/06

[EdNigma]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

Kids need that guidance though and need adults who are willing to give them the gift of time.

Exactly. I do not blame the children, I blame the parents. One of the quotes that made me laugh/cry/sad/angry at the same time was .

"We did not know what our boy was up to."
-parents of one of the Columbine murderers-

Ed needs another vodka and DP after remembering that.

[sfga6970]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

Kids need that guidance though and need adults who are willing to give them the gift of time.

That's very true. In this family both parents are very supportive and want to see their boys succeed. They have worked with him to get to the level he is now and knew that I had been in Scouting and am Commander of the Legion Post that will be the Chartering Organization for the Troop. Most parents don't do the research they did. I'm happy to help them.

[Woodmonkey]

Originally Posted by EdNigma

Exactly. I do not blame the children, I blame the parents. One of the quotes that made me laugh/cry/sad/angry at the same time was .

"We did not know what our boy was up to."
-parents of one of the Columbine murderers-

That was a tragic time, Ed. Here ya go with another Vodka and DP

Originally Posted by sfga6970

That's very true. In this family both parents are very supportive and want to see their boys succeed. They have worked with him to get to the level he is now and knew that I had been in Scouting and am Commander of the Legion Post that will be the Chartering Organization for the Troop. Most parents don't do the research they did. I'm happy to help them.

It takes a lot of work and guidance for boys to get to that level and it's always a pleasure to work with kids who have involved parents.

[sfga6970]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

It takes a lot of work and guidance for boys to get to that level and it's always a pleasure to work with kids who have involved parents.

What impressed me the most is that Michael has a learning disability and they've worked with him through all the ranks of Scouting. His Brother is brilliant, has a Scholarship and is going to Penn State. If he can attain Eagle, he can achieve what his older Brother has done and it will a great boost for his self esteem. As we talked his Father took notes but had Michael also take notes, since it is his project. The man has a lot of patience and wanted his Son to be aware and responsible. I was truly impressed with his care and concern.

[Woodmonkey]

Originally Posted by sfga6970

What impressed me the most is that Michael has a learning disability and they've worked with him through all the ranks of Scouting. His Brother is brilliant, has a Scholarship and is going to Penn State. If he can attain Eagle, he can achieve what his older Brother has done and it will a great boost for his self esteem. As we talked his Father took notes but had Michael also take notes, since it is his project. The man has a lot of patience and wanted his Son to be aware and responsible. I was truly impressed with his care and concern.

Kids with disabilities who are fortunate to have parents who will give that loving push are very fortunate. The ones who have all kinds of excuses made for them miss out on a lot in life because of it.

I've never met these people but I'm impressed.

[sfga6970]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

Kids with disabilities who are fortunate to have parents who will give that loving push are very fortunate. The ones who have all kinds of excuses made for them miss out on a lot in life because of it.

I've never met these people but I'm impressed.

I was tremendously impressed and I plan to continue helping him as my "special project". I know that we can work together with him to attain his Eagle and I can present him with his Badge. I guess I've never gotten Scouting out of my blood, it builds character in young men.

Well, it's after 2330 and I had a long day today, so I wish you all a good night.

Good night Katie.