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Requirement

Family Life

Running a Family Meeting

Do the following:

Do the following:

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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Family Meeting Agenda Form

What topics are important for your family to discuss? Build your next family meeting agenda:

Now that you know how to carry out a family meeting

Let’s explore the topics that will be discussed during family meetings.

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

Discuss with a parent or guardian how bodily changes can affect the choices you make as you physically and mentally mature

Let’s Talk About Growing Up & Making Good Choices

Healthy relationships are built on trust, not just physical attraction. Make choices you’ll be proud of as you grow older.

Suggested Family Activity: Talking to a Parent or Guardian

1

Get Ready

Take a moment to determine what you want to know about body changes and making good choices when choosing to be in a relationship. Writing down your questions first can help navigate how you want the conversation to go.

2

Choose the Right Time

Find a quiet space where you can talk privately with your parent or guardian.

Choose a time when your parent or guardian isn’t busy.

3

Start the Conversation

Be honest and respectful when discussing your selected questions.

 

4

Ask for Help When You’re Unsure

If something is confusing or uncomfortable, always speak up about how you are feeling in that moment.

1

Get Ready

Take a moment to determine what you want to know about body changes and making good choices when choosing to be in a relationship. Writing down your questions first can help navigate how you want the conversation to go.

2

Choose the Right Time

Find a quiet space where you can talk privately with your parent or guardian.

Choose a time when your parent or guardian isn’t busy.

3

Start the Conversation

Be honest and respectful when discussing your selected questions.

 

4

Ask for Help When You’re Unsure

If something is confusing or uncomfortable, always speak up about how you are feeling in that moment.

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