Scouting recognises that a
boy or girl can follow an ideal and they have the opportunity of doing so of
their own free will, on becoming a Scout they make this promise;
The Scout Promise
The Scout Promise is:
On My Honour, I promise that I will do my best
To do my duty to God and to the Queen,
To help other people
And to keep the Scout Law
The Scout Law
The Scout Law is:
A Scout is to
be trusted.
A Scout is
loyal.
A Scout is
friendly and considerate.
A Scout
belongs to the worldwide family of Scouts.
A Scout has
courage in all difficulties.
A Scout makes
good use of time and is careful of possessions and property.
A Scout has
self-respect and respect for others.
The Scout Motto
The Scout Motto is:
Be Prepared
This Law is not a series of 'thou shall
nots' but a definition, In positive terms, of what makes for civilised
behaviour. When they become a Scout, a boy or girl promises to do their best to
live to the standards and the whole system of Scout training is designed to help
them do so!
