Boy Scouts of America: Is it appropriate to educate a 10 year-old that's soliciting funds for that kind of organization?

J. Mason · 09-27-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Julie

Actually I disagree.

I believe taking it also to the parents is important. Not all parents know or understand the discrimination and the policies of the Scouts (all the Scouts).

Even today, there are parents who do not know - If we are given the opportunity to educate...GENTLY...And not with force or aggression, I believe you will find that many parents will be outraged by what information you give.

THEN - they can certainly voice their concerns on the discrimination (as well) to the BSA and GSA.

@ Tapu -- I would say this was probably the mid 90's.

Julie

I just see a problem with trying to tell a parent about the situation you never know what you are going to encounter.

View Poll Results: Educate a child on belonging to an organization that discrimates--Would you?
Not ordinarily.	12	34.29%
Maybe. (Please elaborate.)	2	5.71%
Yes, explain to him and his mother why I won't participate.	8	22.86%
Yes, explain to the child directly why I won't participate.	5	14.29%
Ask permission from his mother to talk to him about the issue.	2	5.71%
Take my issue to the grocery store since he's on their property.	1	2.86%
Ignore the entire situation.	2	5.71%
Tell only the mother why I won't participate.	6	17.14%
Include the rights of Atheists in the discussion.	1	2.86%
It's inappropriate to talk to the child about politics.	11	31.43%
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