17. Essay Boy Scout (10th/12/2nd Year/BA/B. Sc) by AG Ahmad

 Essay No. 17

-- Boy Scout --

            Boy-scouts are the young boys who are trained to do useful services. If they are properly trained, they may be employed in doing other social useful jobs. School scouts are formed into batches. Thus they are put under a sort of military training. Sometimes senior scouts are trained as scout masters. As it is wisely said,

“Scouting is a game for boys under the leadership of boys

and under the direction of a man.”

The Boy Scout Movement owes its birth to the Great War. Sir Robert Baden Powell started this movement. They trained scouts to help the military in war. The scouts build high ideals before the public. Thus they improve the moral tone of the society. With this idea grown up people were brought into the movement. But now the boys and girls of all classes are admitted by the Scout Association. The Boy Scout Movement has now spread all over the world. As it is rightly said,

“A boy on joining Scouting wants to begin scouting in a right way.”

Boy Scouts learn things which are of practical use in life. They are taught to be brave, courageous and helpful. In their uniform, they are always active. The spirit of heroism and patriotism is filled in them. Indeed everything that makes a useful citizen is taught to them. As it is said,

“We must depend upon Boy Scout Movement to produce MEN of the future”.

Therefore, I was also interested in Boy Scouting. I wanted to be a Boy Scout. My experience as a boy scout had been one of the greatest experiences in my entire life. When I was asked, if I wanted to join Boy Scouts at the end of fifth grade, my response was an immediate yes. As it is wisely said,

“In Scouting, you are combating the brooding of selfishness.”

Through Boy Scouts, I have been able to spend a lot of time with my friends. While we have been camping together, I have collected memories that I will never forget. As it is rightly said,

“Correcting bad habits cannot be done by forbidding or punishment.”

In the future, I hope to become a successful accountant. Leadership is not a key role of an accountant but is needed. If something gets horribly messed up, then I will have to step up and try my best to fix it, as a leader should do. As it is wisely said,

“A boy carries out suggestions more whole heartedly

 when he understands their aim.”

Now, as I attempt to reach Eagle Scout, I have realized how much I have learned during my experience as a Scout. I have learned everything such as how to communicate with others. I have been taught how to administer first aid in an emergency, and how to tie multiple knots.

“Teach Scouts not how to get a living, but how to live.”

Boy Scouts has helped me to know what is right and what is not, and how to act in the outdoors. I have learned how to respect myself and to respect others. I am prepared for my good future because of Boy Scouts. Now, I know what the duties of a boy scout are. As it is rightly said,

“Vigorous Scout games are the best form of physical education

because most of them bring in moral education.”

The duties of scouts are of many types. They serve the sick. They protect persons from violence. If they find any helpless person lying on the road, they carry him to his home or a hospital. Thus Boy Scouts help people in their daily life. As it is wisely said,

“Loyalty is a feature in a boy’s character that inspires boundless hope.”

“See things from the boy’s point of view.”

Boy Scouts also render help in fairs and exhibitions. They carry on fight against diseases. The services they render to the pilgrims are worth praising in local melas. Indeed Boy Scouts are a very useful team of workers. As it is rightly said,

“A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances”.

The boy scouts are never called upon to go to war. But they have to fight every hour and every day. If a house is on fire, they run to render help. They are like the good knights of middle ages. They give the needy what need. When there is any useful work to be done they come first to do it. As it is wisely said,

“A Scout is never taken by surprise;

he knows exactly what to do when anything unexpected happens”.

In many western countries boy scouts are trained in ambulance work. They are employed when they grownup. In short, Scout Movement seeks to bring out the best in a boy or a girl. It tries to develop his or her character, physical health and sense of service. As it is rightly said,

“The spirit is there in every boy;

it has to be discovered and brought to light.”