Our cell phones are amazing tools; they bring the knowledge of the world to our fingertips. I have said that we are now in 'The Age of Freedom from Wondering" as one can find out just about anything on the Internet, as long as he or she is keen enough to sift through the amount of misinformation on the web. That being said, it is interesting that some refer to cell phones and computers as "screens" because this is truly what they become sometimes. They "screen" us from the world around us, and not in a good way. After driving hours away from Lake Ridge to get to a remote campsite where we can enjoy nature, it is disheartening to see a Scout with his face stuck to a screen rather that looking at the beauty around him. It is disappointing when a Scout tries to engage another to play a game, but that other Scout is too intent on playing a game on his cell phone. Relationships, health and opportunities pass because of addictions to screens. I encourage you to put down the phone and live your life through a clear lens, and not through a screen. The real world is much more amazing than CGI and real relationships are much more fulfilling than a simulation or game. The people in our life deserve our undivided attention.
A Scout is Courteous.