The parents of a Webelo scout becomes the support system for the den leader. As a webelos scouts work on individual activity badges, parents serve as resources to help the den leader teach the skills the scout learns in order to earn badges. Webelos parents also accompany the den on camping outings, and represent the den on the pack committee.
The only award that can be worn on a boy scout from cub scouts is the arrow of light, that is the highest rank for a cub scout.