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## The Scout Law **A Scout is:** * **Friendly:** A friend to all. A brother to other Scouts. Seeks to understand others. Respects those with different ideas and customs. * **Courteous:** Polite to everyone regardless of age or position. Knows that good manners make it easier for people to get alon...

## The Scout Law **A Scout is:** * **Friendly:** A friend to all. A brother to other Scouts. Seeks to understand others. Respects those with different ideas and customs. * **Courteous:** Polite to everyone regardless of age or position. Knows that good manners make it easier for people to get along together. * **Kind:** Understands there is strength in being gentle. Treats others as he wants to be treated. Does not harm or kill anything without reason. * **Obedient:** Follows the rules of his family, school, and troop. 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 disobey them. * **Cheerful:** Looks for the bright side of life. Cheerfully does tasks that come his way. Tries to make others happy. * **Thrifty:** Works to pay his way and to help others. Saves for the future. Protects and conserves natural resources. Carefully uses his time and property. * **Brave:** Can face danger even if he is afraid. Has the courage to stand up for what he thinks is right even if others laugh at him or threaten him. * **Clean:** Keeps his body and mind fit and clean. Goes around with those who believe in living by these same ideals. Helps keep his home and community clean. * **Reverent:** Reverent toward God. Faithful in his religious duties. Respects the beliefs of others. ## What it means to be a Scout **A Scout is:** * **Trustworthy:** Tells the truth. Keeps his promises. * **Loyal:** Is true to his family, friends, school, and country. * **Helpful:** Seeks to be useful to others. * **Friendly:** Is a friend to all and a brother to other Scouts. * **Courteous:** Is polite to everyone regardless of age or position. * **Kind:** Is kind to animals and obeys the laws of nature. Is clean in thought, word, and deed. * **Obedient:** Follows the rules and laws laid down by his parents and leaders. * **Cheerful:** Smiles at all times and gives a cheerful greeting. * **Thrifty:** Uses his time and property wisely. Does not waste money or time. * **Brave:** Is not afraid to face danger and can take care of himself. Is not afraid to stand up for what is right, even if it means standing alone. ## Additional information * **Ang Scout ay** *[translation of the trait]* These descriptions detail various positive qualities that define the character of a Scout.