Loyal - Loyal to Your Family
| Category: | Scout Law |
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| Notes: | Works for Cub Scouts and older Scouts. Keep in mind that families come in many shapes. The minute speaks to "your family," whoever that is. Not every home is a safe one. If a Scout confides something concerning, follow youth protection procedures. |
When the Scout Law says a Scout is loyal, it lists who we're supposed to be true to: family, friends, Scout leaders, school, and country. Notice which one comes first. Family.
Loyalty to your friends is easy to picture. You stand up for them, you keep their secrets, you have their back. But loyalty at home can be harder, because the people in your family see you at your worst, and you see them at theirs.
So what does being loyal to your family look like?
It means not trashing your family to your friends. Every family argues. Every family has bad days. But there's a difference between talking to a friend about something hard and making fun of your mom or your little brother to get a laugh.
It means standing up for your brothers and sisters, even the ones who drive you crazy. You can fight with them all you want at home. But if somebody else picks on them, you're on their side.
It means showing up for your family. Going to your sister's recital even though it's boring. Helping out when somebody's sick. Being there.
And it means being someone your family can trust. They should never have to wonder whether you're on their team.
Families come in all shapes and sizes. Whoever your family is, they're the first ones on the Scout Law's list. Be loyal to them.