Looking for advice and/or comments about my 6-year old son and Cub Scouts

[seabeyond]

3. as i said

we have only religious private in this area. when i found one, reasonably priced and teaching the academic standards i expected, i had to do an interview and fill out app. it asked what church i went to.

i crossed a line thru the answer. that night i got a call from the top guy. insisting i put down a church. rule: had to go to a church once a week as a family unit. i told him we do not go to church. and i had many reasons for not going to church.

he really wanted my son. he suggested i put a name in, and gave me three with the understanding in the future i would think about going to it.

i told him no. that i would not lie on the app. and i especially would not lie, when it came to something like this.

he was flabbergasted. wanted son. there are rules. i held fast.

for 6 yrs i filled out the school year papers and never put a name down.

i never walked away from what i felt and believe. my kids never stopped speaking up, disagreeing respectfully, always. they all knew us. we were welcome. they searched us out, because we disagreed, but.... we exemplified what they preached in kindness and love. it was an excellent exercise for my boys to learn how to always respectfully speak out even in disagreement.

i was upfront and honest at all times.

it worked for us.

and in turn, we were respected also.

i was always pleasantly surprised how it was a plus with these people, expecting the worst, but getting the best.

i feel we taught them as much as they taught us.

i think if you talk to the leaders, giving your thought and opinions, respectfully, and the desire of your son to participate, wanting the best for all.... it will work out for you, too.

and a wonderful example you set for your son.