Boy Scouts Will Admit Girls, Allow Them to Earn Eagle Scout Rank

[Confounding]

Alright, what the fuck is this bullshit? I was in the boy scouts for 5 years and there was something special about getting out there with your buddies and all of their dads and doing/learning cool shit separate from the women that are involved in just about every other aspect of our lives. It wasn't sexist; it was just about male camaraderie. It won't be the same now.

Boy Scouts will admit girls and allow them to earn Eagle Scout rank

The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that girls will soon be allowed to become Cub Scouts and to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest honor.

"We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children," said Michael Surbaugh, chief executive of the Boy Scouts.

 

[TNHarley]

Confoundings war on emasculation

 

[OldLady]

When I was in Girl Scouts, back in the dark ages, we got cooking and sewing badges. I wonder if the boys will be doing those too. Maybe it's already a choice--I don't know.
My GS leader was not an outdoorsy type AT ALL. We went on one picnic and she forgot the charcoal. We did crafts and poisoned our families with our cooking.

 

[TNHarley]

When I was in Girl Scouts, back in the dark ages, we got cooking and sewing badges. I wonder if the boys will be doing those too. Maybe it's already a choice--I don't know.
My GS leader was not an outdoorsy type AT ALL. We went on one picnic and she forgot the charcoal. We did crafts and poisoned our families with our cooking.

probably because you dont cook crafts

 

[iamwhatiseem]

Just another example of the critically and tragic stupidity of progressives to erase sexual differences. Both physical and mental.
Boys and Girls are different. And it is a good thing. A good thing that our education system is trying hard to eradicate.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

When I was in Scouts we learned to shoot. Do they still do that?

 

[Ace Nova]

Just another example of the critically and tragic stupidity of progressives to erase sexual differences. Both physical and mental.
Boys and Girls are different. And it is a good thing. A good thing that our education system is trying hard to eradicate.

I agree.

This is starting to get ridiculous.

 

[OldLady]

Just another example of the critically and tragic stupidity of progressives to erase sexual differences. Both physical and mental.
Boys and Girls are different. And it is a good thing. A good thing that our education system is trying hard to eradicate.

I suppose there's nothing wrong with Scouts going co-ed. It's been WAY too long since I had anything to do with it to know what that would mean for scouting troops today. I think the camping trips could get awkward, though.

 

[Jimmy_Chitwood]

Alright, what the fuck is this bullshit? I was in the boy scouts for 5 years and there was something special about getting out there with your buddies and all of their dads and doing/learning cool shit separate from the women that are involved in just about every other aspect of our lives. It wasn't sexist; it was just about male camaraderie. It won't be the same now.

Boy Scouts will admit girls and allow them to earn Eagle Scout rank

The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that girls will soon be allowed to become Cub Scouts and to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest honor.

"We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children," said Michael Surbaugh, chief executive of the Boy Scouts.

How long until some broad gets pregnant at a scouting event?

 

[Confounding]

When I was in Scouts we learned to shoot. Do they still do that?

I haven't been involved with the scouts in a number of years, but I was taught to shoot a bow and a rifle.

 

[JOSweetHeart]

How long until some broad gets pregnant at a scouting event?

I almost guarantee within the first week.

Alright, what the fuck is this bullshit? I was in the boy scouts for 5 years and there was something special about getting out there with your buddies and all of their dads and doing/learning cool shit separate from the women that are involved in just about every other aspect of our lives. It wasn't sexist; it was just about male camaraderie. It won't be the same now.

I wasn't surprised when I heard about this on the radio just a little bit ago.Guys are already allowed to be girl scouts. What's happening now was only a matter of when.

God bless you two always!!!

Holly

 

[Auld Phart]

Just another example of the critically and tragic stupidity of progressives to erase sexual differences. Both physical and mental.
Boys and Girls are different. And it is a good thing. A good thing that our education system is trying hard to eradicate.

I suppose there's nothing wrong with Scouts going co-ed. It's been WAY too long since I had anything to do with it to know what that would mean for scouting troops today. I think the camping trips could get awkward, though.

really?

you want your teenage daughter sharing a tent with a teenage boy?

 

[martybegan]

Alright, what the fuck is this bullshit? I was in the boy scouts for 5 years and there was something special about getting out there with your buddies and all of their dads and doing/learning cool shit separate from the women that are involved in just about every other aspect of our lives. It wasn't sexist; it was just about male camaraderie. It won't be the same now.

Boy Scouts will admit girls and allow them to earn Eagle Scout rank

The Boy Scouts of America announced Wednesday that girls will soon be allowed to become Cub Scouts and to earn the coveted rank of Eagle Scout, the organization’s highest honor.

"We believe it is critical to evolve how our programs meet the needs of families interested in positive and lifelong experiences for their children," said Michael Surbaugh, chief executive of the Boy Scouts.

You do realize this will probably result in a serious decrease in Girl Scouting, right?

 

[Auld Phart]

When I was in Scouts we learned to shoot. Do they still do that?

Grandsons were in cub scouts a while back, (6-7 years ago) and learned to shoot.

 

[Ace Nova]

At this rate, in 20 years it will be considered sexist to call someone a man or a woman...everyone will be referred to as a person or people.....

 

[Confounding]

Confoundings war on emasculation

Damn straight.

 

[rightwinger]

Seems there will be some separation. Girls will be in separate dens but part of a pack
They will be able to go through the same scouting program as the boys

When my son was a scout, they would camp at local facilities alongside a local Girl Scout troop They did some common activities and shared meals

 

[WillowTree]

Damn! Too bad this wasn't available when I was a Girl Scout!

 

[OldLady]

Just another example of the critically and tragic stupidity of progressives to erase sexual differences. Both physical and mental.
Boys and Girls are different. And it is a good thing. A good thing that our education system is trying hard to eradicate.

I suppose there's nothing wrong with Scouts going co-ed. It's been WAY too long since I had anything to do with it to know what that would mean for scouting troops today. I think the camping trips could get awkward, though.

really?

you want your teenage daughter sharing a tent with a teenage boy?

No one says they have to share their tent or their bathroom, so stop being stupid. However, after lights out, I would bet some of the tents end up with a boy and a girl sharing a sleeping bag.

Of course, I hear that's pretty much what happens at summer camp. I never went.

 

[martybegan]

Seems there will be some separation. Girls will be in separate dens but part of a pack
They will be able to go through the same scouting program as the boys

When my son was a scout, they would camp at local facilities alongside a local Girl Scout troop They did some common activities and shared meals

Will the same structure apply to patrols when they reach the actual Boy Scout/Troop level?