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So, "doo-dads" (presumably including shoulder loops..) are a pain to take off before washing the shirt so get rid of them, but belt loops are a-OK and not even more of a pain to remove the belt with loops and put back on after washing the pants? 😆
If a scout starts as a Lion and does the majority of adventures each year, by the time they are Bears they can’t wear the belt anymore. It’s simply too big. And these changes will only increase the number of belt loops scouts are earning each year. I understand the desire to keep things simple, but I don’t think folks are looking at how this will work once rolled out.
From the official FAQ: "Q: How are Cub Scouts supposed to wear all those Adventure loops on their belt? A: The number of Cub Scout electives Adventures is designed to give Cub Scouts, dens, and packs plenty of options to explore subjects that are fun, engaging, and consistent with Scouting values. The design of the program is not for Cub Scouts to earn all the elective Adventures. The design of Adventure loops is for Cub Scouts to only wear the Adventures of the badge of rank they are currently working on. It is recommended that Adventures from previous ranks are displayed with a homemade craft such as wood paint stirrers or a display board."
