Character development should extend into every aspect of a
boy's life. Character development should also extend into every aspect
of
Cub Scouting. Cub Scout leaders should strive to use Cub Scouting's 12 core values
throughout all elements of the
program - service projects, ceremonies, games, skits, songs,
crafts, and all the other activities enjoyed at den and pack meetings.
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Citizenship: Contributing service and showing responsibility to local, state, and national communities.
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Compassion: Being kind and considerate, and showing concern for the well-being of others.
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Cooperation: Being helpful and working together with others toward a common goal
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Courage: Being brave and doing what is right regardless of our fears, the difficulties, or the consequences.
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Faith: Having inner strength and confidence based on our trust in God.
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Health and Fitness: Being personally committed to keeping our minds and bodies clean and fit.
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Honesty: Telling the truth and being worthy of trust.
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Perseverance: Sticking with something and not giving up, even if it is difficult.
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Positive Attitude: Being cheerful and setting our minds to look for and find the best in all situations.
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Resourcefulness: Using human and other resources to their fullest.
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Respect: Showing regard for the worth of something or someone.
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Responsibility: Fulfilling our duty to God, country, other people, and ourselves.