I am going to say something pretty bold - pretty dramatic - pretty inflammatory . . .
I don't really like the scouting program. My dad was a scoutmaster for 14 years so I've seen it firsthand - all growing up. But really - I don't like scouts. Especially when it means that Greg leaves work for a week to go on a dumb camp-out. I just don't really see the point in any of it.
There. I said it. This blog is probably going to self-destruct at any moment.
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Um...you're going straight to hell, Kitty. There, I've said it. :) In all seriousness, I'm kind of relieved that someone else feels the same way. It's a nice extra-curricular activity, if that's what they choose. But I'm not going to make my boy(s) be scouts if they'd rather play music or sports or be on the chess team. :) So as to not make my comment longer than your post, I'll just say that you're not alone, Kitty, you're not alone at all. *Cue self-destruction...NOW.
We just had a heated discussion about this very topic at Sunday dinner. I don't think you're the only one with these thoughts.
I understand all what you are saying, but I promise you, there is some boy who maybe needs some direction or extra love or a father's image that doesn't have one at home. Whenever your Dad runs into one of his scouts, they are always telling him how great it was that he was their scout leader. There is wisdom in it, it is just hard to see it when you are left behind.
Here's the thing...it stinks when your husband is involved and gone all the time, but then there are people like me who are so grateful for people like your husband, who, along with my own husband can have such a positive impact on my son. The boys, especially when they're younger, love it. And when they have a leader that takes it seriously and loves them like your husband does, you better believe I'll be sending my kid there. But man, oh man, do I understand the whole "husband not being home" business. I murmur. A lot. I will self destruct right beside you bc of how darn critical I've been lately.
Oh dear. I think I sounded preachy. I sure didn't mean to. If you had posted this 3 summers ago when I was home alone with 4 kids for a week, I would have ranted right along with you. I guess I just see the benefit it can have on some of the boys...and you too! Just think of all the time you'll have to knit and catch up on your reality TV. :)
I saw this post through the FB feed and came to comment but I could just say 'What Amy said'. ;)
Without your sacrifice (and your husband's) my son would spend yet another week figuring out how to get around the 3 hours PER DAY computer game limit he has.
It's hard find things to help a 16/17 year old become 'well-rounded' without eye rolls or complete refusal. I am *SO* glad we said from the beginning that church and scouting (and YW/YM)activities are not optional.It's just a known thing that if there's a camp-out or a Tuesday night that's not 'interesting'...too bad! See you when you get back. It will be the same for Kelsey and Joshua, too. MEAN, I know, but without the goal setting and accountability and activities of scouts, James would be one big lump of computer.
Thank you, for your service and sacrifice! ;) It's part of raising a boy that I can't do myself.
I guess I'm late to this, but...
Scouting has a purpose, but the church's involvement with the BSA is far from perfect. It's changing now, but the amount of money, time and attention spent on scouting has historically been vastly disproportionate to the amount spent on Young Women. Personally, I think people should do scouts if they want to do scouts, but it shouldn't be a church-sponsored activity. Men shouldn't be required to buy and wear that shirt as part of a calling. And yes, they are required by the BSA. Fortunately, more and more emphasis is being placed on the church's own programs. Hopefully it keeps going that way.
Disclaimer, I come from a family of 4 boys, 1 Eagle Scout. That Eagle is not me. It was obviously not a priority in my family. My mom didn't like it (because of the YW disparity) and didn't push us to do it. Scouting is definitely not for everyone.
I'm with Todd on this in that I'd have warmer feelings about Scouts if there was TRULY a YW equivalent (and, no, girls' camp is not the same as scout camp).
Todd - I do (very much) appreciate the new Duty to God program if my son actually spent time on it I might not insist on scouts as much. We'll see how my 4 year old fares when he gets there.
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