A Scout is kind. A Scout knows there is strength in being gentle. He treats others as he wants to be treated Without good reason, he does not harm or kill any living thing.

Kindness is a sign of true strength To be kind you must look beyond yourself and try to understand the needs of others. Take time to listen to people and imagine being in their place.

It should never be difficult to show kindness to those in need and those who cannot defend themselves. What can be harder is being kind to people you don't know or with whom you disagree. We live in a world that has more than its share of anger, fear, and war. Extending kindness to those around you and having compassion for all people is a powerful antidote to the poisons of hatred and violence.

Kindness is not limited to how we feel about people. Be kind to pets and wildlife. Be kind to the earth by protecting natural resources and by using no-trace methods of hiking and camping.

A Scout is 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 disobeying them.

Your family cares for you and wants you to be safe. Help them out by following the rules set for you by your parent or guardian.

There are others besides family members to whom you owe obedi- ence. When teachers give you homework, it is usually because the assignments will help you learn. When an employer gives you a task to be done, it is usually for the good of the business. When your Scout leader asks you to do a job, it is because your efforts will help your patrol and troop. Being obedient also means following city, state, and national laws

Obedience must be guided by good judgment. If someone tells you to cheat, steal, or do something else you know is wrong, you must say no. Trust your own beliefs and obey your conscience when you know you are right.