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Originally posted by KerriMarie
It is frustrating to see how it becomes "uncool" as the girls get older, especially getting into junior and high school. I think that it's something that GSUSA really needs to look into.
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I definitely agree. I know that I quit scouting right before 6th grade when I started babysitting. Not only was I too busy, but it wasn't "cool" anymore. I really enjoyed it as a kid, though. I know a ton of people that were brownies and juniors, but I don't know anyone that was a cadette or senior (I think those are the proper terms)
There's also a problem in battling competition from other activities that kids are involved in. In the past, kids were involved with less, but nowadays, they are so overprogrammed (much like our collegiates!) that they don't have time for everything. Moreso now than ever, many young women are involved in sports, which we all know take up a lot of time. Whereas in the past, they may have been involved in scouting, they're now participating in soccer, volleyball, basketball, etc.
There's definitely been some attempt at change, starting new programs, and different ways of doing things (weren't they doing a charm bracelet or something instead of patches and a sash/vest?). Personally, I think it is more a reflection on society than the GS in general.