I have been a Scout in 3 countries, 2 European and the US. This was in the 70s-80s. European and US were quite different, both gender segregated, but still followed basically the same values. Inclusivity was mild but present.
My kids are now staff at a group in Europe. The group is coed, and firmly inclusive. The government has no say, except in training of staff, which is mainly safety, and other practical matters when dealing with kids.
The idea of the government intruding into values (except for exclusive behavior) is so foreign that they would be hit with lawsuits immediately.
I was a scout in the US as a kid and am a leader now and this is the first time I’ve ever heard that there is any connection between the scouts and the government.
I have been a Scout in 3 countries, 2 European and the US. This was in the 70s-80s. European and US were quite different, both gender segregated, but still followed basically the same values. Inclusivity was mild but present.
My kids are now staff at a group in Europe. The group is coed, and firmly inclusive. The government has no say, except in training of staff, which is mainly safety, and other practical matters when dealing with kids.
The idea of the government intruding into values (except for exclusive behavior) is so foreign that they would be hit with lawsuits immediately.
I was a scout in the US as a kid and am a leader now and this is the first time I’ve ever heard that there is any connection between the scouts and the government.