A Father Was Left Outraged After His Son With Down Syndrome Was Stripped Of His Boy Scout Badges
A happy day is dawning for Logan Blythe, as the hard work he’s done towards gaining the rank of Eagle Scout looks like it’s paying off. On November 9, 2017, he gets word that his project has been given the green light by the Boy Scout officials, so the Blythe family gets set to celebrate.
A Change Of Mind
But a mere day later, Logan is thrown into despair; the Boy Scouts seem to have changed their mind. And not only is he told not to do any more work on his project, it seems that his dream of being an Eagle Scout has been smashed. That was not to be the end of the story for Logan, however.
Furious Response
Logan’s dad Chad was furious about the Boy Scouts’ decision, and his ire was echoed across America as people found out about what had happened to Logan. Perhaps their anger was stoked by the idea that the organization might have discriminated against the boy. After all, he lives with Down syndrome, and he dreamed of becoming an Eagle Scout.
Not Your Typical Teen
The Blythe family live in Payson, Utah, where like many people from the state, they attend the Mormon church. Fun-loving Logan enjoys nothing more than bringing a smile to his dad’s face, except perhaps his toy giraffe – named Giraffe – Curious George and horses. But Logan isn’t your typical teenager.
Living With Down Syndrome
You see, Logan was born with Down syndrome, which had caused difficulties with development. In particular, the teen had not grown cognitive capacity beyond that of the typical four-year-old. He couldn’t write or have a serious conversation, and the lack of ability in the verbal sphere sometimes left him a bit lonesome.
