Originally Posted by
California
Has your DS made any progress since April? I forgot about that previous post. If he hasn’t made any progress, then this seems like something you want more than him. Which could be okay, and DS may still really appreciate finishing it.
If you decide not to push it or it doesn’t work out- this may help you feel better- My DS decided not to earn his Eagle after he had made it maybe half way through the badges. He left scouts entirely. He wanted to focus on things that were more meaningful to him. Zero regrets. He focused on clubs and internships, school and friends, camped for fun. He got a fantastic merit scholarship to college (and had multiple offers,) got great internships, is well loved and respected wherever he works or volunteers. I do think scouts helped him in all of this. He didn’t need the Eagle, though, to get the benefit of all the mentoring and skills he gained through his time in scouts. Reflecting back, the decision to stop was actually a mature and smart decision and not a sign of any failure. As he tells his sisters, “Before you say yes to something, think about what that means you are saying no to, too.”