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That's what I think, though...it's not the way it "should" be imo.

I see the guys getting together, working on their achievements together. Instead, they get together, work on a craft, eat a snack and get their "assignment" to finish at home. We did progress at the same rate that way, though...so when one boy got a red bead, they pretty much all did (if you did what the lady said).

I wish there was more Dad involvement too, and this lady set up where one Sat a month the boys go on a field trip with their dads...that is where they went this last Sat...to the firestation.

So as irritated as I get with the lady, I really do think she is trying to address the problems.

And really, with all our help, she organized a stunning Blue and Gold banquet last night! When Matthew got rank pin, Joshua just burst into tears with pride. LOL He's very emotional.

Maybe there will be more Dad involvement as he gets into Webelos and Scouts? Like I said, with the local troops / packs, the Moms did a lot more with the Cubs...and then the men pretty much took over as the boys got older. Which makes sense, IMO. But now...though the Scoutmaster is a guy (has to be, I think...), many, many more of the helpers are women, and there are mothers who actually go to campouts with their sons each time, which I think is silly!

I've got nothing against mothers, mind you...I just think it's good for boys to have some male bonding time! Help 'em grow up to be real MEN. ;-)