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:
Check out the family meetings of fellow Scouts
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
Good etiquette and manners.
Practicing
Good Manners
Good manners start at home. Scouts are courteous and treat others with respect.
Suggested Activity: Running Your Next Family Meeting
What Bothers You?
Think about common situations—at school, with siblings, or with friends.
The "Why" Behind Good Manners
The "why" is simple: Good manners allow others to feel comfortable and respected. It’s not about being perfect; it's about being aware of how your actions affect others.
Etiquette:
Etiquette is the guidelines for polite and respectful behavior.
Manners:
Manners are the actions you take to show respect and consideration for others.
Your "Manners Mission"
Choose your Manners Mission:
Pick one of the actions you wrote down.
For example, "I will be present at the dinner table," or "I will be more aware of my online communication."
Set Goal:
Decide on a specific, achievable goal.
For example, "I will not have my phone out during tonight's dinner," or "I will send a thoughtful text to a friend."
Tell your Accountability Partner:
Share your mission with a family member or your counselor. This helps hold you accountable.
Global Etiquette:
Before traveling, learn what’s considered polite in that culture.
Actions like touching someone’s head, showing your foot’s sole, or eating with your left hand may be seen as disrespectful. Pointing is often rude, and hand gestures can have different meanings around the world.
