Fans wrote:
I think all the youth groups affiliated to the services are brilliant - they keep the kids off the streets and give them something to do along with valuable experiences and even qualifications (not to mention discipline which No2 son definately needs!) - My son does more studying for his ATC exams than he has ever done for school! -although these are voluntary - maybe that's the attraction and as for the value for money it's great.
How many youngsters in the village say "there's nothing to do here!" as an excuse for unruly behaviour - I know these groups aren't for everyone (No 1 son wouldn't be seen dead in the uniform) but I think perhaps they should be advertised more in schools.
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Totally agree with everything you've said Fans. As a parent you know that the commitment our children make are also commitments we undertake. i.e. driving them to a from these activities helping them get organised for camps etc....
Unfortunately some parents may not be in the position to commit either because of work commitments or younger children.
Maybe at the next Chalfont Fair the Army Cadets and other services could have a road show, worth mentioning.
Maybe some posters advertising placed at the Youth Club and at schools.
I think a lot of children have the wrong idea about Army Cadets - Air Core.
They think it's all full of geeks.... how wrong they are and how much they are missing.