When does Scouts get considered as too nerdy by boys?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Most drop out when they discover girls. Or weed.

There is truth in this. If you want your son to make Eagle, you push him to get there before he discovers the “Three Gs”.

What are they

[Anonymous]

It is a nerdy group, but that isn't neccessary a thing that is made fun of.

My son is in 5th grade and loves scouts. Many boys in his school are in thr troop. He also plays multiple sports, and does other popular activities, he is well liked and not a nerd. So to answer your question at age 10 it's still cool to go camping and earn badges.

I assume it will lessen in middle school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Others don't think Scouts is for Nerds, they think Scouts is for Losers. I don't but just saying. Dressing-up in a uniform, and being told who's going to be your friend, it runs counter to teen individuality and independence. Not saying there aren't many good things about Scouts. But know the reason. As long as your teen continues to want to participate, great!

This is such a weird post. First of all, sports teams wear uniforms too.
Second, no one is telling them who their friends are. They may have friends in the troop, or maybe not. Part of a full life is being able to do activities with people who aren't necessarily your best friends. HS kids often do sports or clubs or service activities or even class projects with people who aren't their besties. If you'll only do activities with your best friends, you may be really limited in the activities you can do.