Is cub/Boy Scouts considered dorky?

[Anonymous]

I am an Eagle and probably regarded by some commenters here as a super-dork. But, I am now wealthy, well adjusted, kind to others, and even married a former homecoming queen. I have found the network of Eagle Scouts to be fantastic for career, social and personal growth and advancement. The former cool kids of my background long ago ran out of pep and prestige. Eagle Scouts, and the people who are like them, basically run the he country. Your girl and boy can be among us if you are open minded enough.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 10-year-old daughter and I think the uniforms are incredibly dorky. Especially when worn by adults. The program itself seems ok.

I agree with the uniforms being silly, especially on the adults. I would prefer to just use a t-shirt. But it is a part of the tradition and the program is good and I would still love to lose the uniforms.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am an Eagle and probably regarded by some commenters here as a super-dork. But, I am now wealthy, well adjusted, kind to others, and even married a former homecoming queen. I have found the network of Eagle Scouts to be fantastic for career, social and personal growth and advancement. The former cool kids of my background long ago ran out of pep and prestige. Eagle Scouts, and the people who are like them, basically run the he country. Your girl and boy can be among us if you are open minded enough.

You sound insufferable.
- wife of an Eagle Scout who probably hasn’t thought about it in years

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Older kids might enjoy Venture Scouts or Sea Scouts more then a Scout Troop. Venture Scouts do more "extreme" trips and the like and is co-ed. Scout Troops are still gender specific and the plan is to keep them that way. So there are Female Troops and Male Troops. They might do activities together but they are separate Troops and Patrols.

not anymore. my kid's boy scout troop has "family scouting." there are girls in his troop. when my daughter gets older, we'll probably just sign her up for family scouting. it's easier for us logistically and honestly, the activities the boy scouts do are often more interesting that the girl scout activities (the stupid cookie selling and family budgeting unit at least.)

If the Council finds out that there are girls in a boys Troop there is likely to be some action taken. Girls and Boys are suppose to be in different Troops. Mixed dens at the Cub Scout level is frowned upon but seems to be ok, because of the age of the kids. We were specifically told that once there are 4 girls of the same age, we were suppose to create a girls den.

Girls are suppose to have their own Troops and their own Patrols. There is an acknowledgement that it will be easier, in the beginning, for female and male troops to hold events together but girls are suppose to have their own camp site totally independent of the boys. I am on my sons Pack Committee and attend the Round tables and the like. While there are Troops that are trying to work around the gender segregation, it is not something that the Local Councils and National are trying to allow. It could very well be that your family is in a Troop that has a Female and Male Troop but are holding events together. Or at least, that is the way they are presenting it to the Council and National.

I agree that the activities for Scouting BSA are attractive to girls, it is the reason that female troops were created last year. But there are suppose to be gender specific troops.

And yes, I am aware that females were also allowed because Scouting BSA is worried about declining numbers with the Mormon Church departing the organization wholesale. But there were a lot of girls going with their brothers to Cub Scout activities who were enjoying them and wanting to join Scouting BSA.

All of this stuff is why I avoid scouts like the plague. It sounds so cult like. Scouting was not a thing in the area I grew up in, or very limited compared to here, and I know plenty of campers, climbers, etc

[Anonymous]

It is a strong advantage to list on your resume.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 10-year-old daughter and I think the uniforms are incredibly dorky. Especially when worn by adults. The program itself seems ok.

I agree with the uniforms being silly, especially on the adults. I would prefer to just use a t-shirt. But it is a part of the tradition and the program is good and I would still love to lose the uniforms.

my kid's cubscouts troop has a scouts t-shirt option for many events. i agree the uniforms are kind of a waste of money (especially necktie and such.)

[Anonymous]

Of course it is dorky! But who cares?

[Anonymous]

Yes, plus why would you support an organization that enables pedophiles?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, plus why would you support an organization that enables pedophiles?

Aren’t you thinking of the Catholic Church?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, plus why would you support an organization that enables pedophiles?

My son started scouts last year, and I will tell you that of all the activities he does, it's the least likely to enable abuse-there are so many rules about the number of adults who have to be with a child at any given time, particularly on overnight camping trips. Also, the very first badge required by all to do is one that has a very detailed training on sexual abuse (tailored by age group with examples). I had never had such a conversation with my 6 year old, and was glad the Scouts had me do it because it's useful for all parents to discuss with their kids so they can safe in all settings.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an Eagle and probably regarded by some commenters here as a super-dork. But, I am now wealthy, well adjusted, kind to others, and even married a former homecoming queen. I have found the network of Eagle Scouts to be fantastic for career, social and personal growth and advancement. The former cool kids of my background long ago ran out of pep and prestige. Eagle Scouts, and the people who are like them, basically run the he country. Your girl and boy can be among us if you are open minded enough.

You sound insufferable.
- wife of an Eagle Scout who probably hasn’t thought about it in years

I found it to be an informative first hand account of what adult life can be like once Boy Scouts has ended. Your DH may not have needed/wanted to tap into the network, but this person’s experience is not less valid because of it. I didnt find him insufferable at all.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, plus why would you support an organization that enables pedophiles?

Aren’t you thinking of the Catholic Church?

People who stay with these organizations despite the sexual abuse scandals are apologists.
“Well, it didn’t happen in my parish/pack so we will keep giving money to a know corrupt organization.”


https://beta.washingtonpost.com/national/lawsuit-alleges-boy-scouts-failed-to-stop-previously-unknown-predators/2019/08/06/b33b6148-b88c-11e9-b3b4-2bb69e8c4e39_story.html

Your dues are going to pay settlements.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes, plus why would you support an organization that enables pedophiles?

Aren’t you thinking of the Catholic Church?

People who stay with these organizations despite the sexual abuse scandals are apologists.
“Well, it didn’t happen in my parish/pack so we will keep giving money to a know corrupt organization.”


https://beta.washingtonpost.com/national/lawsuit-alleges-boy-scouts-failed-to-stop-previously-unknown-predators/2019/08/06/b33b6148-b88c-11e9-b3b4-2bb69e8c4e39_story.html

Your dues are going to pay settlements.

The abused kids should get settlements. And I pay about 150$ a year for scouts dues-I pay more for one month of tae kwon do. It’s really not a costly activity.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am an Eagle and probably regarded by some commenters here as a super-dork. But, I am now wealthy, well adjusted, kind to others, and even married a former homecoming queen. I have found the network of Eagle Scouts to be fantastic for career, social and personal growth and advancement. The former cool kids of my background long ago ran out of pep and prestige. Eagle Scouts, and the people who are like them, basically run the he country. Your girl and boy can be among us if you are open minded enough.

You sound insufferable.
- wife of an Eagle Scout who probably hasn’t thought about it in years

I found it to be an informative first hand account of what adult life can be like once Boy Scouts has ended. Your DH may not have needed/wanted to tap into the network, but this person’s experience is not less valid because of it. I didnt find him insufferable at all.

dp: I dunno. The poster seems very judgy and smug.

[Anonymous]

Well, are junior ROTC or Civil Air Patrol dorky?