[SuziQ]

Congratulations to Aaron. When our oldest son became an Eagle Scout, it amazed me to learn that only about 2% of all Boy Scouts go on to earn their Eagle. I'm not surprised anymore. So many young men have so much going on in their lives when they get into high school, that it's tough for them to keep their attention on Scouts. Our son just made it before his 18th birthday, with all his paperwork after his project, etc.

When he was partway through the process I read a book that suggested that Scouts should get their Eagles before they entered high school. That's a BIT ambitious, but I'd think by the time they're done with 10th grade would be a good idea. That's usually before varsity sports, driver's licenses and dating get going and they lose focus.

[SandRat]

We tell parents that they have to work and be involved in Scouts with their son. That's because the three deadly sins will come along to keep him from making Eagle if they are not active.

Oh the three deadly sins, what are they?

Girls

Cars

and a Job to support the first two.