lsufanatic

If this is the case, then I guess the question is should two-deep apply to priesthood functions? I don't think the reasons for BSA's two-deep policy (mainly to protect the youth from inappropriate conduct by adults and to protect adults from baseless allegations from youth or their families) suddenly cease to apply to priesthood functions. Sadly, even priesthood holders can act inappropriately with youth. Additionally, an allegation can be fabricated against a priesthood holder (think of rebellous youth or an anti-LDS parent looking to lash out at the Church) just as easily as it could be fabricated against an adult scout leader. It just surprises me that there is an apparent assumption by members that nothing bad could possibly happen when we are in the Lord's service, or that avoiding risk is not worth the minor inconvience it would create. IMO it isn't wise to put youth in that situation, and it is asking a lot of the adult priesthood holder to risk his reputation, his resources, and possibly his freedom (all of which could be lost in the instance of an allegation of inappropriate behavior) unnecessarily in performing his priesthood duties.

Our ward has a large number of AP holders with either inactive or non-member fathers, meaning that these young men can't be paired up with their father for home teaching as would normally be done. One of the inactive fathers recently raised a fuss that he wasn't comfortable with his son going home teaching with an unrelated adult male. There are other issues in play with the father that make his motives suspect, but I do think he brings up a valid point. My question is how do your wards/branches handle youth protection issues as they relate to the YM? I am a big believer in the "two-deep leadership" principle taught by BSA and it seems like most leaders observe that with respect to "Scouting" activities, but I often see the principle ignored as it relates to home teaching and other situations that aren't pure scouting (providing rides, etc.). Has anyone ever seen any guidance from Salt Lake on the issue? I've had YM callings in three different wards now and everytime I bring it up people look at me like I have a third arm growing out of my butt! Thoughts?