Misinformed morals should not over rule that which is excellant
I find myself siding with bert on this even if I disagree with him on other points.
IronJack, you are correct that an external organization is no substitute for sound parenting, but I also believe that there are skills and structures built into things like Scouts that contribute as well, and having those destroyed is a loss no matter how you look at it.
Parents can’t really foster the group skills, structures and placement into action and experience the way an organization such as the Scouts can...or could.