tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683487156405489500.post2981313423213451655..comments2023-03-25T04:14:11.374-07:00Comments on Small and Simple Things...: My dilemmabonniemomof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/06954218038919481909noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683487156405489500.post-40143187704942063332009-02-26T14:13:00.000-08:002009-02-26T14:13:00.000-08:00You mentioned that you want the boys to have a goo...You mentioned that you want the boys to have a good scouting experience. As parents we all want the best for our children. I believe your dilemma is with your desires vs. your child's. If both scouting troops operate under the same by-laws, but one is more enjoyable then the other, then allow your children to decide which troop they prefer. I myself prefer to have my children involved in church affiliated activities, but sometimes other community programs are more superior.<BR/><BR/>Remember your children are building life experiences for themselves that will build the character of the men and women that will have a positive impact on this world someday. We can control this path to a certain degree, but we must allow them to find themselves on their own personal journey, of which we have limited influence. That's when God holds their hand to keep them on path and honor our best desires for our children.Stephanie G from RChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867422685387794915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6683487156405489500.post-88168059770212074122009-02-26T13:13:00.000-08:002009-02-26T13:13:00.000-08:00I understand your quandry. My first impulse is to...I understand your quandry. My first impulse is to say stay with the ward where you can expect that the people working with the scouting program have the same values and beliefs that you have. I've known some good people outside the church that worked with scouting programs and were a positive influence through and through for the youth they worked with. I've know others who were very involved with scouting and seemed like worthy people - but after time found that they had problems with profanity, smoking, sexual indiscretions, etc.<BR/><BR/>My second impulse after thinking about it for a while is that you should pray about it and then follow the inspiration. As a parent you are entitled to and obligated to receive inspiration for your family. God knows the answers, but I sometimes get so busy with my finite mind trying to decide independently that I forget taking it to Him for validation before putting my conclusions into action.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164475979561156154noreply@blogger.com