The Boy Scouts of America is changing its 114-year-old name, according to a statement from the tech industry CEO who runs the legendary organization, which means boys are different from girls. It seems that the aim is to deny the reality that they are different.
The new, gender-neutral name, Scouting America, “sends a very strong message to everyone in America that they can participate in this program and bring their true selves with them.” said Roger Krone, the organization’s president and CEO.
Krone’s phrase “authentic self” echoes language used by transgender activists who oppose public recognition that boys and girls, women and men, have different needs and desires. Transgender advocates argue that young children can create their own sexual personas, or “genders,” whether male or female.
“They can be who they are and they will be welcome here,” added Krone, who until recently served as chief. Leidos, a defense and healthcare consulting firm.scout organization national executive committee This includes other business leaders.
Krone suggested the organization’s focus on boys is hindering recruitment at a time when more boys are spending their time glued to semi-addictive social media machines. .
unrealistic. The Boy Scouts of America will change its name to “Scouting America” to be more inclusive and welcoming.
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The scouting organization was founded in 1910 to encourage urban boys to devote their physical energy to hiking and camping. This focus recognized that boys were different from girls, and the activity proved to be a great success as urban parents wanted their boys to develop competence and self-confidence. Ta.
But times have changed, and the organization accepted gay boys in 2013, recognized gay leaders in 2015, and welcomed girls in 2018. Associated Press report May 7th:
After exceeding 2 million members in 2018, the highest point in the past decade, the organization now serves just over 1 million young people, including more than 176,000 girls and young women. It offers. Membership reached its peak in 1972 at approximately 5 million people.
The organization’s decision to ignore the differences between boys and girls was supported by some adults. The Associated Press reported:
Within days of the announcement that women would be allowed in, Bob Brady went to work. The New Jersey lawyer, father of two girls and proud Eagle Scout himself, enthusiastically formed an all-girls troop. On their first weekend together with other troops, he recalled, the boys were happy to have the girls join them, but some adult leaders seemed concerned. As soon as the girls led the traditional cheer squad around the campfire, their worries seemed to disappear.
“We’ve seen a shift in the attitude of some of the doubters who weren’t sure, and they’re like, wait, they understand these things.” Children are exactly the same, they just happen to have ponytails,” Brady said. His daughters are among his 13 girls in his troop and his 6,000 girls nationwide who have reached the rank of proud Eagle Scout. [emphasis added]
Krone further emphasized the ideological argument that there are no major differences between the complementary and cooperative sexes, often described as “gender differences.”
“While our name is new, our mission remains the same. We are dedicated to teaching young people to be prepared for life,” Krone said. statement. “This is a simple but very important evolution, and we strive to ensure everyone feels welcome in Scouting.”
“Membership numbers are at historic lows, right?” he told The Associated Press. “Part of my job is to reduce as much as possible any barriers for people to accept and join us as an organization.”
Krone also suggested that scouts should respect each other regardless of motivation or merit. “Scouting America provides a welcoming and safe environment where youth can learn from each other and become their best selves through mutual respect,” he added in his statement.
But scouts’ long-standing perceptions of competition among boys and sexual distinctions between boys and girls have become an attraction for millions of boys who prefer female companionship, surveillance, and avoidance of conflict.
Additionally, very few boys claim to be transgender, suggesting that the group is unlikely to gain new members through transgender-friendly policies.
The Boy Scout Eclipse was promoted by journalists eager to celebrate the new “eclipse.”comprehensiveNature denies us the common and beneficial recognition that men and women, boys and girls, are equal, different, and complementary.
