Ever since human beings could open their mouths, stories have been told.
Through all generations in the family, stories have been passed on. Now, since the emergence of television and video games, our youth have less interaction with each other and their voices fade on a local, national, and global level.
As such, we support a program to strengthen and develop the voices of the youth that instill values that storytelling has always exemplified such as cultural understanding, appreciation for family, conflict resolution, empathy, self-esteem, and service to the community.
The Founder of the World Scout Movement, Lord Baden-Powell, used and encouraged stories as the primary teaching tool of youth.
In honor of Lord Baden-Powell and of countless youth, we appeal to the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America to expedite the approval of the creation of a storytelling merit badge and to encourage other youth organizations to do likewise.
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(read less)Ever since human beings could open their mouths, stories have been told.
Through all generations in the family, stories have been passed on. Now, since the emergence of television and video games, our youth have less interaction with each other and their voices fade on a local, national, and global level.
As such, we support a program to strengthen and develop the voices of the youth that instill values that storytelling has always exemplified such as cultural understanding, appreciation...
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