Don't you all agree that this whole thread is over-the-top?
What does a 8 year old kid need survival gear on his belt?
Let the kid have his childhood and make up his own mind, not indoctrinate him with all the nonsense.
We took care of our children, took them outdoors; some took to it, others not.
The world will NOT come to an end anytime soon.
1. Because he's a Cub Scout and that's one of the things they learn about and do. Taking care of our kids doesn't always mean doing everything for them but letting them learn how to do safely for themselves.
2. Because he has taken to it. Because HE WANTS TO and because he's taking the lead, not being pushed. He asks questions as he's ready and we answer him, at the level he's ready for. He used to carry an entire backpack of "just in case stuff" in the bush that he created himself, then he lost interest, and now he wants to carry a survival kit when we're in the woods. He wants to learn and do. Should I perhaps tell him "No. You don't need to know that" or "No. You won't need one"?
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