The Meaning of the Boy Scout
Law
Excerpted from page 47-54, Boy
Scout Handbook, 11th Edition,
(#33105), copyright 1998 by BSA, ISBN 0-8395-3105-2
A Scout is Trustworthy.
A Scout tells the truth. He is
honest, and he keeps his promises. People can depend on him.
A Scout is Loyal.
A Scout is true to his family,
friends, Scout leaders, school, and nation.
A Scout is Helpful.
A Scout cares about other
people. He willingly volunteers to help others without expecting payment or
reward.
A Scout is Friendly.
A Scout is a friend to all. He
is a brother to other Scouts. He offers his friendship to people of all
races and nations, and respects them even if their beliefs and customs are
different from his own.
A Scout is Courteous.
A Scout is polite to everyone
regardless of age or position. He knows that using good manners makes it
easier for people to get along.
A Scout is Kind.
A Scout knows there is
strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated.
Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.
A Scout is Obedient.
A Scout follows the rules of
his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his community and
country. If he thinks these rules and laws are unfair, he tries to have them
changed in an orderly manner rather than disobeying them.
A Scout is Cheerful.
A Scout looks for the bright
side of life. He cheerfully does tasks that come his way. He tries to make
others happy.
A Scout is Thrifty.
A Scout works to pay his own
way and to help others. He saves for the future. He protects and conserves
natural resources. He carefully uses time and property.
A Scout is Brave.
A Scout can face danger
although he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he thinks is
right even if others laugh at him or threaten him.
A Scout is Clean.
A Scout keeps his body and
mind fit and clean. He chooses the company of those who live by high
standards. He helps keep his home and community clean.
A Scout is Reverent.
A Scout is reverent toward
God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of
others.
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