CITIZENSHIP

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS NEIGHBORS ARETHE PEOPLE who live in houses near yours. on farms down the road, or in apartments in your huilding. You see them working and playing in their yards, going to the store, and coming home in the evening. Take time to introduce yourself. Explain that you are a neighbor and a Scout, and that you would be pleased to learn a little about them. When you know your neighbors, you will find yourself surrounded by the most exciting of all community resources. Every one of them has stories to tell and skills to teach. As you get acquainted and share with your neighbors what you know, you will be reminded that a community is more than just a collection of buildings. It is the unified strength of people sharing with one another.

There are some special neighbors you won't want to overlook: Senior Citizens Older Americans are important members of any community. They can draw on many decades of experience to help solve local problems. If they are retired, they often have more time to devote to their neighborhood. Because their children and grandchildren might live far away, senior citizens appreciate the friendship of neighbors. especially of young people like you.

Persons with Disabilities Each of us must overcome challenges in our lives. Perhaps you or another Scout in your troop gets around with crutches or in a wheelchair. A few of your neighbors might experience impaired hearing or a loss of sight. Some people must adjust to developmental disabilities, as well.