What is Friendly, Courteous, and Kind?

<p>Adult leaders and parents are <em><strong>NOT </strong></em>exempt from the Scout Law. Have you ever really thought about it. Also the number one question we should ask all Scouts.</p> <p>Definition as to there meaning: &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Friendly </strong>– A Scout is friends to all. Scouts are a brother to other Scouts. Scouts offer their friendship to people of all races, religions, and nations and respect them even if their beliefs and customs are different from their own. &nbsp;B-P wrote about similar wording however he diverted into a social class. “No matter what Social Class the Other Belongs.” B-P was from the late 1800s and must think of his times and his revolutionary thinking. Today we would say he was “woke”. &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Courteous </strong>– A Scout is polite to people of all ages and positions. Scouts understand that using good manners makes it easier for people to get along. &nbsp;B-P had similar meanings in his writings however, he added the line “And he (the Scout) must not take any reward for being helpful or courteous.” &nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Kind </strong>– A Scout treats others as they want to be treated. Scouts know there is strength in being gentle. Scouts do not harm or kill any living thing without good reason. &nbsp;Originally, “Kind” was oriented only towards the treatment of animals. This has changed shortly after World War II to reflect kindness to all creatures including humans. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>History </strong>– The original writings of Baden Powell in the first Handbook are conveyed Similarly. &nbsp;Historically there were only 9 scout laws outlined originally. However Later the British scouts added Reverent making it 10 scout laws. Do you know which ones were added to the 12 American Scout laws? &nbsp;&nbsp;The scout law is an amazing principle for real Action in one's life. Putting each one of the scout law into a daily meaning can literally change the outlook of a young person. As scout leaders, we need to be the example, not the exception. Never forge