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

Julie · 09-27-2011, 08:50 PM

I was not aware Girl Scouts changed their view on Gay/Lesbians being scout leaders. When my kids were young - It was not "allowed," to have a Gay or Lesbian parent being a scout leader. I know this for a fact, as a good friend of mine wanted to be a scout leader in her child's group and it was against GSA policy - Back in the 90's.

It's good they have progressed.

edited... it's interesting - their GSA (GSUSA) Policy has always had anti-discriminatory basis. I was not aware. However, from what I have read... Much depends on the local chapter and the national level stays out of it - I imagine, it is a case by case situation. I also read in 1999 where a little girl was denied by 7 troops acceptance, as she was HIV positive. 2011 - I hope things have changed.

Perhaps, I can buy my cookies after all.

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%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 35. You may not vote on this poll

09-27-2011, 08:50 PM	#1
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