why do beavers shake with there left hands?

Question

my son was asked to find out why beaver cubs shake with there left hand

Answer 1

Left Handshake

Scouts traditionally shake hands with their left hand.

There have been many explanations of the origin of the left handshake. Perhaps one of the more 'romantic' explanations can be found in an 'explanation' by Baden Powell himself.

BP would tell the story of two tribes in Africa that were constantly at war with one another. One day the leader of one of the tribes decided to make peace with the opposing tribe. The leader met the opposing tribe leader on the border of his territory. He threw down his shield and held out his left hand in friendship. This was an important sign of trust and friendship as shaking with your left hand meant lowering your shield while the other person still had their spear in their right hand.

Answer 2

They shake with their left hands because they are part of the scout movement, cubs, scouts, explorers and leaders all do it too.

Answer 3

It goes back to Baden Powell's experiences in Africa.

Tribesman carried spears & sheilds, to shake hands they had to put down their sheilds, and leave themselves open to attack.

So it was a sign of trust.

Answer 4

Never really thought about it but now you mention it yes they do dont they !!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

they do?