My Take on the Scout Law Scout Oath and Modern Life
I've realized lately that the scout law scout oath isn't just something you mumble at a troop meeting while trying to remember which finger goes where in the salute; it's actually a pretty solid framework for not being a jerk in the real world. Most of us who went through the program can probably recite both in our sleep, but it's funny how the meaning of those words changes as you get older. When you're ten, being "trustworthy" might just mean not stealing your brother's Halloween candy. When you're thirty, it's about whether people can actually rely on you when things go sideways. ...