Does my son have to advance in rank? What if he just wants to enjoy Scouting?

Scouting should be an enjoyable experience and no your son does not have to advance in rank, but he should as it is one of the foundations of the Scouting method.

Scouting is all about the boys. They should make of it what they want, but rank advancement is a way of showing how much your son has learned in Scouting. It can also be a source of pride and accomplishment for him.