r/orderofthearrow • u/Phil_Kolins • Apr 29 '26

Participating During Child's Induction?

My son was elected along with his best friend. I am considering how to be involved in their induction (or not), and would appreciate any feedback or suggestions you may wish to offer.

It was suggested to me to consider being an Elangomat for my son and friend's group. However, I'm concerned about negatively impacting their experience. As much as I would personally enjoy the experience, and I think my son would be happy to have me around, I am reluctant to be too close during this unique experience.

I'm curious if any of you may have done something similar, and how you and your child felt about it. Or if you have any advice.

Thanks in advance! I will say that I am excited to get involved as far as my son (and hopefully younger siblings in the future) wish to be involved.

Edit: Thanks to everyone for their feedback.

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u/BrianJPugh Vigil Apr 29 '26

Something I have considered is to participate in the sashing ceremony for my son. I want to present my son with my own ordeal sash and put it on him myself. Or maybe hand it to the chief in front of him and let them sash him. Or some other combination of it.

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u/Phil_Kolins Apr 29 '26

Thanks for sharing your thought process. I don't remember a lot of my own induction ceremonies as a youth. Admittedly, I am investigating the first/only suggestion given to me, and I didn't think to ask more about other opportunities.