to take DS out of cubs

[Pebbleonabeach]

Just dropped by DS (just turned 8) at cubs meeting in woodland about 5miles from home. When got there 3 cub leaders chatting no cubs to be seen (just lots of shouting in the distance). DS ran off to join them (has never been to woods before and does not anywhere around there). As I was concerned I stayed - cubs running in all directions. Saw DS run off on his own so went after him and called him back. I asked if he had any idea which direction it was back to cub leaders to which he said no. I then took him back nearer the adults and made him stay there until the session started. As no other parents had stayed felt a bit obvious so went back to car. However as I was leaving I saw them all start off into the woods again with 25+ cubs sprinting in opposite directions - too far now to follow so am now a nervous wreck until I (hopefully) collect him later on. I am not even sure the leaders know who is there as they did not take a register. Would IBU to take DS out of cubs or at least only let him go to more controlled sessions? DH says I am being over-protective.

My DS broke his arm whilst out with the Scouts in the park in the evening. That'll teach him to be more careful whilst on the climbing frame chasing round with his friends. Bit of an experience for all of us. He couldn't wait to get back there, and I fully support the leaders in all they do. It was an accident that could have happened had I been in charge.

I am not sure if YABU. Cubs isn't for the faint hearted overprotective types!!! In my DS's pack there is a boy not allowed on any camps, not allowed near camp fires etc etc. He is 9. What's the point in sending him. I was nervous with mine at first, they went on first camp at 7. I dropped them off after driving up cliff edges and after googling the camp (to show the boys on the web and get directions) and finding out a cub had died there years before (fell off a cliff :( ). I was a nervous wreck but they loved it and were very well watched. They have been going quite a while now and I am less nervous as time has gone on, I never stopped them doing anything and they love camps and running about, getting lost etc. They are so well trained and H&S is very good. Mine had a couple of cut knees and even a fall in the pond, but they survived it and loved every minute :)