Cub Scouts has been one of the long-running outdoor activities for children to participate in, but it has now been infected by the gaming industry and they are teaching them the proper way to go about gaming. To get this new pin and belt loop, you must complete a series of tasks like making a schedule that includes chores, homework, and then gaming time. The young person in question for the belt loop must also have a grasp on the ESRB rating system in order to properly meet the requirements for the item. If you want the pin, you must play a game that features some math, spelling, and other concepts like playing with family or friends. Overall, the premise the Cub Scouts have in place is actually a worthwhile and meaningful experiment.
Cub Scout Guidelines:
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and partners do not earn loops or pins.
Requirements for the Video Games Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
1. Explain why it is important to have a rating system for video games. Check your video games to be sure they are right for your age.
2. With an adult, create a schedule for you to do things that includes your chores, homework, and video gaming. Do your best to follow this schedule.
3. Learn to play a new video game that is approved by your parent, guardian, or teacher.
Requirements for the Video Games Pin
Earn the Video Games belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
1. With your parents, create a plan to buy a video game that is right for your age group.
2. Compare two game systems (for example, Microsoft Xbox, Sony PlayStation, Nintendo Wii, and so on). Explain some of the differences between the two. List good reasons to purchase or use a game system.
3. Play a video game with family members in a family tournament.
4. Teach an adult or a friend how to play a video game.
5. List at least five tips that would help someone who was learning how to play your favorite video game.
6. Play an appropriate video game with a friend for one hour.
7. Play a video game that will help you practice your math, spelling, or another skill that helps you in your schoolwork.
8. Choose a game you might like to purchase. Compare the price for this game at three different stores. Decide which store has the best deal. In your decision, be sure to consider things like the store return policy and manufacturer’s warranty.
9. With an adult’s supervision, install a gaming system.
Do you think gaming belongs in the Cub Scouts, though? The main focus of the organization has always been to emphasize outdoor activities, so is this new inclusion a positive idea or does it take away from the message the Cub Scouts previously conveyed? What they are trying to do with video games is certainly admirable.
Comments
I'd say that this is a good idea, especially since they've implemented it in a way that still encourages responsibility and values. Plus, it's a great way of sharing knowledge about gaming and potentially changing some people's negative opinions about it.
This is actually quite perfect. This is the BSA recognizing that kids WANT to play video games and have taken steps to gear their members towards being responsible well-informed gamers who correctly prioritize gaming alongside the rest of their lives. Truthfully, this should be something everyone should do before they are allowed to play video games independently.
The Cub Scouts isn't just about the outdoors. There are awards for art, chess, computers, disabilities awareness, good manners, heritage, culture & language, mathematics, music, and photography. This just names a few of the badges that have absolutely nothing to do with the outdoors, but still encourages development and growth in our youth.
you say it's corruption then explain how it's a good way to go about healthy gaming. Did you have a change of heart after typing the title? Honestly the boy scouts (and girl scouts) are about earning awards for good behavior, and controlling something as addictive as videogames is in no way a "corruption".
I have to give your readers credit. A lot of the local media has reported all of this incorrectly, and it's been very frustrating! As the NY Scouting Examiner, I also posted something about the video game belt loop, but at least your readers knew what they are talking about! Most people don't realize that belt loops are for Cub Scouts who are 1st-5th grade, not Boy Scouts who are 6th grade thru high school. And how come Scouts didn't get any props for coming out with Geocaching or Snowboarding?
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