A Scout is trustworthy, loyal,
helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty,
brave, clean and reverent.
Trustworthy
A Scout tells the truth. He
keeps his promises. Honesty is part of his code of conduct.
People can depend on him.
Loyal
A Scout is true to his
family, Scout leaders, friends, school, and nation.
Helpful
A Scout is concerned about
other people. He does things willingly for others without
pay or reward.
Friendly
A Scout is a friend to
all. He is a brother to other Scouts. He seeks to
understand others. He respects those with ideas and
customs other than his own.
Courteous
A Scout is polite to everyone
regardless of age or position. He knows good manners make
it easier for people to get along together.
Kind
A Scout understands there is
strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to
be treated. He does not hurt or kill harmless things
without reason.
Obedient
A Scout follows the rules of
his family, school, and troop. He obeys the laws of his
community and country. If he thinks these rules and laws
are unfair, he tries to have them changed in an orderly manner
rather than disobey them.
Cheerful
A Scout looks for the bright
side of things. He cheerfully does tasks that come his
way. He tries to make others happy.
Thrifty
A Scout works to pay his way
and to help others. He saves for unforeseen needs.
He protects and conserves natural resources. He carefully
uses time and property.
Brave
A Scout can face danger even
if he is afraid. He has the courage to stand for what he
thinks is right even if others laugh at or threaten him.
Clean
A Scout keeps his body and
mind fit and clean. He goes around with those who believe
in living by these same ideals. He helps keep his home and
community clean.
Reverent
A Scout is reverent toward
God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He
respects the beliefs of others.