Congrats to Liam!
I was also surprised to hear a tenderfoot could not only be a Patrol Leader but was allowed to work on Merit badges.
Back in 10 BC when I was a scout they were strict about a tenderfoot did nothing but work on becoming a second class then a second class put all efforts into being a first class. Then to become a Star Scout you had to earn 5 merit badges and have leadership experience , thus you tried to become a Patrol Leader.
Anyway , he's well on his way if he has 3 merit badges already. I predict First Class Scout in 1 year from now!
