Because the BSA is still a fantastic teacher of skills and leadership development.
The Baptist church lacks the ability to teach those skills. Several Baptist churches have abandoned their troops and the boys are worse off for it
I know, I know many think the ersatz organizations developed to replace the BAS are a remedy, but they are a flimsy excuse.
Leadership development? You aren’t serious are you? Let your son learn their style of “leadership.” My grandsons will learn it from those who know its meaning and not from those who dance for a few pieces of silver.
I don’t get offended easily, but your words were highly offensive.
Calling all non BSA organizations a flimsy excuse is the height of ignorance. Perhaps you should do some research.
In my case, I was a Scoutmaster and founder of a troop.
In 2013, we began to explore Trail Life USA and I was in the audience at their kickoff convention. I walked out and remarked to a friend that I hoped BSA would reverse their decision and adopt the Trail Life USA program.
It’s frankly, a better and more masculine program. The mission of TLUSA is to “guide generations of young men to honor God, serve others, lead with integrity and experience outdoor adventure.”
Rank is earned more slowly and deliberatively. It’s not a check off the boxes plan.
Their pinnacle award is significantly more difficult to earn than Eagle.
Many of us are former BSA, but not all. We believe in honoring the legacy and raising the standard, which we have done.
Sadly, BSA is just a shadow of it’s former self. I wish it wasn’t the case and they had held to their moral anchor. However, Trail Life USA is a strong, not flimsy alternative.
After you do some actual research, Ill gladly accept you apology and if you have boys, I’d like to help you get a troop started.