Everything is too neat here. Children grow up surrounded by rules, schedules, insurance and instructions. And sometimes you just want to be able to take a backpack, a map, a compass and go into the forest, knowing that no one will come to save you except your comrades. Where mistakes are part of the experience, and not a reason for a fine.

I remember the stories of friends who participated in scout camps in other countries. They taught children to resolve conflicts without adults, build shelters, light fires and, most importantly, trust themselves and each other. 🔥 In Germany, this seems almost fantastic. They value safety here, and adventures... often only in the form of paid excursions.

And sometimes I catch myself thinking: isn't it a pity that we grew up in a society where growing up means following rules, not learning to live? Where true freedom and courage are turned into a tourist attraction?

If such scouts existed, I would definitely sign up. Even today. To feel the smell of the forest again, the cold of a campfire in the morning, the laughter of friends and that quiet feeling that you can do more than you thought. 🌌

And yes, sometimes you just want to remember that life is not only about schedules and deadlines, but also about adventures.

Val