Originally Posted by
tmmorris
Ah, but the idea is more cadets = less antisocial behaviour = save money on police/social services. And cadets are better motivated at school, too.
I'm not entirely convinced it's cause and effect ('good' kids join cadet organisations) but there is a logic.
But - one suspects non-flying cadets are cheaper and would still achieve the aim.
Ah TMM, I believe your background and experience is with the CCF which is prevalent in upper education and public schools, so perhaps you haven't seen the whole range of student (dis)engagement.
We had an amazing relationship with our nearest school - we used their facilities and our staff supported their DEA activities very regularly. Some of their staff visited our Sqn during routine activities and were amazed to bump into one of their "problem pupils", standing to attention and to one side to allow them down a corridor. They were really surprised as this was someone they had been in despair of in school.
The impact of open cadet units on the general teenage population should not be underestimated.