That’s right, now the boy scouts can do what kids do best AND get a badge to go with the extra weight they will be putting on. Technically it isn’t a badge, but a “belt loop”, but it is awarded to those that show an active interest in playing video games. This goes to show you that even when your son does not want to be a boy scout, even if you force him to join, he will get at least ONE badge.
The actually qualifications are not just about getting the most kills in Call of Duty, but rather, “demonstrating knowledge of the video game rating system, creating a schedule balancing gaming with schoolwork and chores, and learning to play any new video game that is approved by a parent, guardian or teacher” says one report.
There is also a video pin that is awarded to those that can installing a video game system, help a friend with a game by creating a how to play guide or just for playing an educational game. Now that you can get a badge for NOT going outdoors, I wonder what the whole point of being a boy scout is?
The organization was all about giving your child something to do, something to learn, survival skills and whatnot. With so many kids obese from playing video games, I have to wonder how many of these badges will be given out by default as the first badge one acquires.
This is sick. I so want to do this.