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Looking back on 32 years of Scouting I see many changes.. 32 years ago there were no computers,no Vidio games, no "Major distractions" Other than School and Sports there was very little to occupy kids time.. Getting young gents to join Scouting was not a given, but it was not impossible either. The program hyas both stayed the same and it has developed to the times. The fundimentals of Scouting, Scout Law, Scout Oath, The Motto and The Scout slogan have stayed the same. The requirements for advancement have changed to add what is new or replace what is old, but all in all they are the same. The Merit Badges have had changes. Again leaving behind those that are not usable or are "Obsolete" and adding those that are cutting edge. For example: Composite Material's. Merit badges are developed to do one of three things, Give Scouts Fun Badges to earn, Such as Motor Boating, Rifle Shooting, Archery. They are also developed to give Scouts a taste and understanding of a possible future for them to persue as a life carrier. These are the afore mentioned and newest merit badge, Composite Materiels, But also Vetenary med. The last group of Merit badges are developed to give the Scouts a sence of place. What is the Scouts responsiblity to the community, the Nation and to the world. These show what they can do to shape and influnce the world around them. With 121 different Merit badges that is a lot to do. How many the individule scout wants to do is up to that Scout. Some have done the bare minimum to advance, Some have done them all.