What do you think of Boy Scouts allowing girls to join?

Poll - Total Votes: 26

Yes, I fully support Boy Scouts allowing Girls

No, I think it's a terrible idea because Boy Scouts are meant for BOYS ONLY!

I don't really know which side to choose.

You can only vote on one answer.

I really want to know what people think regarding this issue. Being an Eagle Scout, I'm a little upset about this change but I want to see what others think.
BTW: for those who are unaware the Boy Scout organization already has 3 co-ed programs.

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Mamapolo2016 · F

I voted don’t really know because I really don’t.

Because of my age, at least partly, I felt all My life that the boys got to do the fun stuff like building and mowing and the thrilling stuff like hiking with Dad through three feet of snow in a blizzard to the grocery store while I had to help cook and clean and sew. Boring.

But I think like antisocialbutterfly, joining the boys at the fun stuff still implies girls need boys as trail-breakers. Girl Scouts should step up and meet that challenge.

I’m also getting to the point where I’m tired of seeing things that aren’t broken being fixed.

Personnerdy6 · 22-25, M

@Mamapolo2016 I'm not going to lie. It's true but part of the reason that girls aren't offered this opportunity is because they surprisingly don't have the funds. You would think all of the delicious cookies they sell (which in all honesty is FAR tastier, and more cost effective) would make them rich however they lack funds.

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Personnerdy6 Maybe If they’d stop being boring (making a skirt for a merit badge?) they’d get more funding. They’ve been preparing girls for a role that doesn’t really exist anymore.

Personnerdy6 · 22-25, M

@Mamapolo2016 a lot of girl scout camps are closing because they have no money, so they can't camp outdoors. At least my stance is that the BSA should allow girls however within the confines of their current co-ed programs. In a sense it's not really fair that one of a few organizations meant for a specific gender now allows everyone. I think Boy Scouts should be for Boys. And Venture Scouts, and Sea Scouts should continue to allow girls, except let them rank up to eagle.

Personnerdy6 · 22-25, M

@Personnerdy6 it allows for both sides to share an equal part of scouting

Mamapolo2016 · F

@Personnerdy6 In theory. Where are they going to get leaders who don’t buy into stereotypes?

Personnerdy6 · 22-25, M

@Mamapolo2016 that I don't know. I mean BSA rules dictate that you need 1 leader for every 4 (or 2 I don't remember) children. In terms of gender they follow the special Venture/Sea scout rule of one adult woman leader per said number of girls and one male leader per number of males in a given unit.
In example a Sea Scout Ship has 12 members.
8 of the 12 are boys and the other 4 are girls
That means the ship needs 2 male leaders and one female leader to run. I don't know how they will address stereotypes but I believe that is one way they attempt to combat it.