YOU are the most important person in your son's Scouting career (your son is first!)!  Without your support, Scouting would not happen. 

The best things you can do to help your son is:

• Take him to meetings and events, or arrange for him to go with another relative, friend or someone in his den. 
• Stay and participate with him fully at meetings and events as often as you can. He'll LOVE that you get involved with him in something that matters to him.
• Encourage him to work on achievements (without nagging) when he's bored at home. Many things are daily activitites he's already doing at school, church, home or on free time. 
• Encourage him to DO HIS BEST always!

Here is more helpful information as you begin your Scout journey:

Join Scouting in Michigan
New Parent Information
Scouting Structure and Parent Opportunities 
Scout Parents Site
Cub Scout Parents Site