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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I've got a fifth grader, and the girls who have dropped out this year have more challenging activities that take up a lot of time, so scouting has to go. I think my daughter is starting to get bored. Her troop is run by good women, but they are girly-girl women who don't like camping, outdoor activities, or anything you'd associate with scouts. I signed her up so she'd meet some girls outside her usual circles, and to encourage her to develop a sense of leadership, sisterhood, and confidence. In these ways, scouting has been good. But I also wanted her to have outdoor experiences and learn practical skills, and that hasn't happened. The program itself is now all about becoming a consumer and businesswoman, with a mix of caring/sharing/pretty-pink-pony busy work.[/quote] Have you offered to take the troop camping?[/quote] I would love to, but my health is very poor. I love camping![/quote]
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