Why are there so many women now who are scout leaders for the BOY SCOUTS?

Question

I have noticed a somewhat disturbing trend lately - there are more and more women serving as scout leaders for the Boy Scouts. Are men no longer interested in doing these kinds of things for our youth? I firmly believe that women can do anything men can do . . . but this is ridiculous! There is no way that we would let men be Girl Scout leaders . . . we'd call them child molesters and perverts! Seriously . . . WTF?

This is not an excuse for man bashing. If you can't back it up _ don't waste my time please.

I have no idea why this question is in philosophy. lol
I am not being narrow minded here. Good male leadership is important for boys to learn.

The men being perverts was an example of stereotypes. Those who say this is untrue are either liars or don't have daughters.

Answer 1

Women have been involved with Boy Scouting since the early years. In the 1970's, the last sacred position of Scoutmaster was opened to women. As in every job, many women make fantastic Scoutmasters, some do not. Women are stepping up to the role of leadership to fill a vacuum caused by men who feel they are too busy, or don't have the skills to do the job. A minority just don't care. Some feel intimidated by the role of leader, and don't feel comfortable in admitting they don't know everything. Women just look at the task and see that it must be done and do it.
Scouting has much more competition for youth membership than it did 30 years ago. For every age and conceivable sport, there are leagues and tournaments. Many men prefer to invest their time with sport than with Scouting. For whatever reason, Scout-bashing seems to be in vogue. Some people, young and not so young, call Scouts nerds or say "Scouts is gay." The gay community attacks Scouting for its policy of not allowing homosexuals as leaders. Scouts are ridiculed by peer groups for wanting to join a group of do-gooders, when the media glamorizes the bad-boy gansta rappers, Prima Donna sports stars and other negative role models, it is difficult to find boys &/or men who want to participate in the movement.
About the fathers wanting to help their daughter's GS troops. You are correct. Men are viewed as predators and strongly discouraged from assisting. In the same vein, a man who does not have a boy in the Boy Scouts is viewed highly suspiciously by the parents of the boys and the hierarchy of the movement. Yet a single man who wants to coach the swim team all by himself is regarded as a hero.
I'm pleased that women step up to the task of Scout leadership. It needs to be done, and they do a good job.
Keep on Scoutin'

Answer 2

It is a private organization. It does not take any government funding so it can have whatever members and rules it wants to have. In the Boy Scout motto there is a phrase "morally straight". If the organization does not believe that you can be morally straight and be gay then why would they have those people as their leaders? If gay people want to have a scouting program, they are free to create their own and have only gay leaders and scouts. Would you demand that a group like that accept straight kids?

Answer 3

Personally, having been very active in boy scouts and even a scout leader, I will tell you it is because we just couldn't find enough men to fill the spots. Oh, they were willing, sometimes, to come on camp outs and etc, but finding more than a few who were willing to take the reins and make it all happen was impossible. I would have loved for my sons to also have learned about being male leaders while in scouts, but whether they did or not, they still learned an awful lot about self-respect, endurance, self-improvement, kindness and responsibility. I'll "settle" for that!

Answer 4

The liability is too great. Thanks to CPS and the rabid religious right, a man can no longer function as he should. If a man shows the slightest affection or enjoyment in the achievements of a young boy, he is immediately branded a pervert and his life is ruined. It's not worth the risk!

We are seeing the same thing in our schools and teaching profession. Fewer men are teaching or training to to be teachers. Men in general are coming under increasing attack and social estrangement. The most discriminated against person in the world today is a poor white male over 50.

Answer 5

Dear, the key-word is MUM. Mum is youth councellor in the family ans Scouts HQ think that the girls are best for upbringing of the kids, then boys.It is horrible mistake but this is, let's say, "modern". Todays society is dedicated follower of fashion and this "mum care" is not surprise. But don't worry, boys will be boys regardless this "mum care". Veradisca & Best Regards, Neven.

Answer 6

Today scout is very difference today in someway, sex or age doesn't matter anymore, as long as you do your job well, and respect the rules.

I'm a Venturer, but I have a position in BoyScout, and also work with GirlScout sometime.

Theres alot of BoyScout and GirlScout troops that form together .....Like mine.

Answer 7

If Women wish to be involved with the boy scouts, I applaud their interest in the development of our youth.
If Men wish to aid and participate with the Girl Scouts, what on earth automatically makes them perverts???????????????????????????????????????
When you were born, did you have two mothers and no father?
Good Male leadership doesn't naturally desire to join the boy scouts. it is found in a wide variety of vocations.

Answer 8

I wouldn't call a man who worked for a girl scout a perv. I would say hes doing a favor. Thats like saying my brothers a perv or my dad. god get a life u sexist idiot. As long as the boys are having fun who cares

Answer 9

i'm pretty sure it's because of the large group of men who were molesting the boys.

Answer 10

Why is this question in philosophy?