Requirement 6
Note: Some of the issues surrounding requirement 6 for the family meeting could be considered of a personal nature. Use discretion when reviewing this requirement with the Scout. Discussion of each of these subjects will very likely carry over to more than one family meeting.
Requirement
Prepare a meeting agenda that includes the following topics, review it with your parent or guardian, and then carry out one or more family meetings:
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6.B – Prepare a meeting agenda that includes the following topics, review it with your parent or guardian, and then carry out one or more family meetings:
Requirement
How living the principles of the Scout Oath and Scout Law contributes to your family life.
Living the Scout Oath and Law at home
Living by the Scout Oath and Scout Law can significantly enrich family life by fostering values such as trust, loyalty, helpfulness, and respect. Here’s how these principles contribute to stronger family relationships, supported by official Scouting resources:
Scout Oath:
On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
On my Honor
Showing respect to parents, siblings, and elders.
I will do my best
Helping with chores without being asked.
To God
Keeping promises and telling the truth.
My Country
Doing all you can for your family and community.
Help other people
Comforting a family member who’s having a tough day.
Keep myself physically strong
Making healthy choices in eating and exercise.
Mentally awake
Staying focused in school and being curious about learning.
Morally straight
Standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard.
Mentally awake
Staying focused in school and being curious about learning.
Morally straight
Standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard.
How can I uphold the Scout Law in my family?
TRUSTWORTHY
Tell the truth and keep promises. People can depend on you.
How can you do that?
Not sharing personal family matters or secrets without permission.
LOYAL
Show that you care about your family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country.
How can you do that?
Looking out for each other’s well-being and safety.
HELPFUL
Volunteer to help others without expecting a reward.
How can you do that?
Running errands or assisting with family responsibilities.
FRIENDLY
Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
How can you do that?
Be a friend to everyone, even people who are very different from you.
COURTEOUS
Be polite to everyone and always use good manners.
How can you do that?
Respecting others’ privacy and personal space.
KIND
Treat others as you want to be treated.
How can you do that?
Helping someone with a task, even if it’s not your responsibility.
OBEDIENT
Follow the rules of your family, school, and pack. Obey the laws of your community and country.
How can you do that?
Children learning to earn, save, and spend thoughtfully.
CHEERFUL
Look for the bright side of life. Cheerfully do tasks that come your way. Try to help others be happy.
How can you do that?
Showing gratitude and appreciation regularly.
THRIFTY
Work to pay your own way. Try not to be wasteful. Use time, food, supplies, and natural resources wisely.
How can you do that?
Children learning to earn, save, and spend thoughtfully.
BRAVE
Face difficult situations even when you feel afraid. Do what you think is right despite what others might be doing or saying.
How can you do that?
Admitting mistakes and taking responsibility, even when it’s hard.
CLEAN
Keep your body and mind fit. Help keep your home and community clean.
How can you do that?
Keeping common areas like the living room or dining table neat.
REVERENT
Be reverent toward God. Be faithful in your religious duties. Respect the beliefs of others.
How can you do that?
Being open-minded and considerate of different viewpoints within the family.
