Then why the need for Eagle Scout? What's the point?

 

Also, the BSA is allowing girls from Cub Scout through Eagle Scout.

I suppose that this thread is a great example of why. Noone is investigating the Gold. There's no interest in even discovering what it entails.

 

In the limited time I've had, I also discovered that the BSA is trying to be more inclusive. And most European countries have combined their organizations.

 

I can see why the GSA is not happy. This appears to be a way to shore up declining membership by the BSA.

 

I am still researching all this. I still don't know where I land on the issue.

 

 

Also, the BSA is allowing girls from Cub Scout through Eagle Scout.

Again, I see no reason they need to combine when the one organization simply needs to make the changes required to reach the goal they're wanting to. I think this is purely a political move and I think that's sad. This move may very well create a larger decline in BSA, I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I always laugh when I hear "European countries do it, we should too". Why?

So, I'm not a huge fan of this move. But this statement really kind of ticks me off.

 

My statement ticks you off? Why?

http://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsusa/forms-and-documents/our-program/Gold%20Award/gold-adults_01.pdf

My statement ticks you off? Why?

 

It implies that you are not concerned worth the world daughters will grow up in.

Again, I see no reason they need to combine when the one organization simply needs to make the changes required to reach the goal they're wanting to. I think this is purely a political move and I think that's sad. This move may very well create a larger decline in BSA, I hope not, but I wouldn't be surprised.

I always laugh when I hear "European countries do it, we should too". Why?

 

I am not saying we should. I am relaying info I have found that relates to this issue.

It implies that you are not concerned worth the world daughters will grow up in.

 

I was referencing my boys. I don't have daughters. I do fear for all kids!

I am not saying we should. I am relaying info I have found that relates to this issue.

 

My apologies. I took it the wrong way.

To tear down a tradional institution.

A "traditional institution" that had over 2,000 reported cases of sexual abuse prior to 1994, including paying out $18.5 million dollars to one scout who had endured horrific abuse at the hands of a scout leader? That traditional institution?

 

Boy Scout enrollment has been dropping consistently for many, many years, and sadly, the BSA has become more of a punchline than anything else these days.

A "traditional institution" that had over 2,000 reported cases of sexual abuse prior to 1994, including paying out $18.5 million dollars to one scout who had endured horrific abuse at the hands of a scout leader? That traditional institution?

 

Boy Scout enrollment has been dropping consistently for many, many years, and sadly, the BSA has become more of a punchline than anything else these days.

 

So your arguement is now they can abuse girls too? or am I reading that wrong?

So your arguement is now they can abuse girls too? or am I reading that wrong?

*sigh* Yes, you're reading that wrong.

Obviously girls are no longer interested in earning badges by sewing, selling cookies, cooking, selling cookies, gardening or sockhops but mostly for selling cookies. A better idea would be to change the format of the Girl Scouts to include interests that are more in line with today's culture.

Haven't read all these responses and I'm not going to. My understanding is there are some programs and activities that girl scouts don't offer and some wanted to be a part of said activities. I'm guessing this isn't going to apply to many girls and overall probably isn't that big of a deal. Probably could have added some of these to the girl scouts program instead, but here we are.

The Boy Scouts built a great program as did the Girl Scouts. If there were problems or discontent within the Girl Scouts, then change the Girl Scouts. Don't take over the boys program.

 

As a woman, I find this embarrassing for my gender.

 

There is something to be said for same gender clubs that build strength, self esteem, self worth, and friendships.

 

Anytime boys and girls are mixed together, it changes the focus entirely.

The Boy Scouts built a great program as did the Girl Scouts. If there were problems or discontent within the Girl Scouts, then change the Girl Scouts. Don't take over the boys program.

 

As a woman, I find this embarrassing for my gender.

 

There is something to be said for same gender clubs that build strength, self esteem, self worth, and friendships.

 

Anytime boys and girls are mixed together, it changes the focus entirely.

 

You ain't lyin'.