So how does this NOT tell the the Scouts they are not trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, nor reverent? Well, maybe reverent doesn't come into it, but....

Next thing you know, they won't be allowed to carry fire making tools either.

I can't say anything more without saying something that would have Doug and Blast wanting to make me into pinata.


Oh, and on the subject of knives for girls- great gift. My mother still has the dagger that was made for her when she was 9.