what is a den mother ? i heard it mentioned in the horror fiction book,' nightschool' by bentley little

Answer 1

Traditionally, a den mother would host Cub Scout troop meetings instead of a male troop leader. They may also work together.

Answer 2

A den mother is a mother who leads the activities of a group of Boy or Girl Scouts. It is also commonly used to refer to someone who acts as a teacher or mentor or babysitter for (usually) a group of immature people.

Marcy is such a great Den Mother, she always has educational and fun activities planned for her scout troop.

I am sick and tired of nagging you about meeting your deadlines. Why do I have be den mother all the time?

Answer 3

When I think of "den mother" I think of the mother in charge of a group of boy scouts.

Answer 4

a den mother is woman who is charge of a den of cub scouts. She is usually one of the boy's mother.