He also congratulates the parents for their Scout make this high achievement. Commend and congratulates the Scout for sticking to his purpose until his goal has been realized and for having parents interested in his success. The physical requirements are strenuous as set forth in the required merit badges.
Mental requirements are unusual, and require much more than average intelligence.
Perhaps an even more difficult and more important requirement for the Eagle Badge of rank is the personal character of the Scout. His attitude toward God, and the ideals of Scouting, reflected in his cooperation and service to others in his troop. Also in his home and in his community. The applicant must have a high degree of the spirit of cheerful service to others, which is the basis of good citizenship. In addition to the technical requirements for the Eagle Badge of rank.