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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I didn't do it growing up.  My son didn't and DD did one round of brownies and had enough.  It wasn't for us, no big deal.  Every one of my nephews on DH side of the family (in fact ALL the boys on his side including extended family) have done it. I have lots of friends whose children have done both, althogui the boys stick with it longer.  I don't understand it.[b]  What is the end game here?[/b]  Can someone please explain.  I've never asked because I don't want to come off sounding condescending, I'm not belittling the programs I just don't understand what it is about the being in the scouts that's so important.  [/quote]

My kids didn't do scouts, but I have two friends who were GS leaders for years (their daughters are now in college).  I think one thing that both moms and daughters loved about scouting is that there is no end game.  It's not strategic; it's not about building a resume or gaming college admissions; it's just fun.  As the parent of kids who did high-level travel sports, I think that sounds awesome.   [/quote]

I’m a GS leader, and while I would like to agree with you, I can’t. The end game in general is developing leadership skills. Hopefully, it is done in a way that is really fun for the girls. By 7th/8th grade, many of the girls who stay on are doing it for the highest awards (Gold Award being the highest).  At that point, college admissions is definitely coming into play.[/quote]

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