When I was a child my dad and I participated heavily in a networking group called Indian Guides. The program was similar to the Boy Scouts but it was intended for younger children who were not old enough to do Boy Scouts yet. Some of the memories I have from Indian Guides are some of the best memories of my life, so I decided I would do something similar with my son when he got old enough. Now that he is old enough I have come to realize that being a leader requires submitting yourself to an NCIC background check and other forms of background database clearances. This is perfectly fine as I have no criminal record and more importantly nothing to hide, but it did come as a surprise. And although I hate spending time dealing with their paperwork it makes me somewhat more comfortable knowing my children are in good hands.