Originally Posted by
vcdgrips
PS- I recall a posting some time ago re time balancing with sports etc. I would offer this- with sports, no matter how passionate you are, no matter how hard you work, there almost always comes a time when our children hit a plateau and/or their abilities will only take them so far.
With Scouting (Boys and Girls), if your child is passionate about it, works hard, and the leadership is even remotely competent, they will earn their Eagle/Gold Award. That award will mean far more to an employer (and to a child) than a typical athletic career for most kids (some varsity playing time, no college scholarship prospects, minimal impact on college acceptance chances re them being accepted to play for the accepting college.) FWIW/IMHO.