Last week the Cub Scouts made big news by announcing a video game belt loop. I don’t think I earned too many belt loops, but I believe they are the Cub Scout equivalent of merit badges. Also, I don’t believe your “credits” transfer when you graduate to Boy Scouts; the belt loops have to stay in the shoe box.
Let’s not make this a bigger deal than it is. Here are the facts: membership in scouting has been in a steep decline for years, and this is just a desperate attempt to seem relevant again. And at least in terms of getting some press and exposure, it’s working.
Second, it’s Cub Scouts. Look at the video game belt loop requirements. It’s not like they’re saying you have to become a professional Halo player to earn Eagle. You don’t have to log a certain number of hours on World of Warcraft or win the Super Bowl on All-Madden mode. Here’s the official checklist:
- Explain why it is important to have a rating system for video games. Check your video games to be sure they are right for your age.
- With an adult, create a schedule for you to do things that includes your chores, homework, and video gaming. Do your best to follow this schedule.
- Learn to play a new video game that is approved by your parent, guardian, or teacher.
- Teach adults how to play video games.
- Participate in a family gaming tournament.
- Learn how to comparison shop for prices.
See, it’s all very wholesome. And probably more valuable than learning how to tie a sheepshank.
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But you’re still using your clove hitch right?
As a former Cub Scout, I wish this existed when I was in the scouts. This would have been more fun than learning the square knot.