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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here -- as a leader it is really depressing to hear people rag on the leaders.  We put SO much time/effort into making a great experience for your child (not talking about the leader who was anti-semetic -- that is terrible).

I do see that the requirements for earning badges/awards get harder as the girls get older (more independent work, more service hours, more field trips).  And I can see how some girls/parents wouldn't be willing to do that.  I think it's a natural tension --- if earning something is going to have meaning, it has to be something challenging.  But, if it's challenging, then some girls won't take the challenge and will drop out.  I'm not sure it could be any other way b/c if they were just playing games and painting their nails, then other people wouldn't see the value in being a member.

I have heard that people don't like the journeys much -- so I'm going to keep the option open not to do a journey at all.

Thanks for the feedback -- and if you have advice on what I should do to keep it positive (if there is anything I can do), then I'd like to hear your suggestions.[/quote]

The Council is one step ahead of you. Troops can't earn the bronze award unless you've done a journey. I think it's their way of making troops do a journey by end of 5th grade because nobody wants to.[/quote]

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