Reply #175: we started our six year olds this year...

[IdClaire]

No, I don't like the anti-gay stance of the organization and I worried about the church part of it but after going to a couple events I'm not so concerned (for now). Each den has about 10-12 scouts and I think it depends on the parents as to how they run it. Ours seems to be about the kids having fun. If I get a hint that they'll be trying to indoctrinate them into the Glenn Beck lifestyle, I'll pull them out in a heartbeat. I understand peoples problem with the BSA but my husband and I are responsible for raising our children and we aren't going to let the BSA have sway over our kids. I would check your local organization out and make sure you don't go to a church one, go to a school one and you will be able to tell if its for you and your son.