What do you all think about this?! (girl scouts) - Page 2

[stayinghome]

Thanks for the additional support. i am still kind of on the fence as to how far I should take this, but I do know she's not going anymore.

Teastaigh, can you tell me more about campfire or earth scouts? I do know what 4h is,and that sounds like a good idea. Thanks!

[EnviroBecca]

the girls had to do bizarre things like bob for onions instead of apples, in vinegar instead of water. the girls that could do it won some troop funds for this summer trip....

In addition to the total inappropriateness of even suggesting that children stick their faces into a tub of vinegar, this activity violates Girl Scout policy!! Troop funds are to be shared by the entire troop. The only exception is that girls who do not participate in a fundraiser do not get to do activities financed by that fundraiser unless they pay their own way; because the bobbing was not the fundraiser, that rule doesn't apply here. Troop funds used to pay for the summer trip must be divided equally among all girls who decide to go on the trip.

With the new info you've given, I think Allison should finish up the cookie sale but not attend any more troop events, and you should call or write the council and tell them these things.

[urklemama]

My stepsons' school pulled this same thing last year - PG13 movie shown to 7-12yos at an overnight. Because why? Because they're stupid. Nice people, they like kids, they're just STUPID. For me, this is the really painful thing about restricting my stepsons' activities - if the activities I was restricting were run by eeeevil people, it would be simple, but no, they're run by well-meaning idiots.