Comment on Boy Scouts of America changes name after bankruptcy and sexual abuse claims
mkwt@lemmy.world 1 month agoBoy scouts always traditionally had a strong component that was preparing boys to enter basic military training. The camping in the woods part was never just for fun-it’s getting a start on land navigation, and basic patrolling skills.
Of course, every troop emphasizes different things, but “off-putting quasi-military aspects” are not at all off-brand for the boy scouts.