[cstreit]

My son has recently joined. I was a scout through Boyscouts too...

I signed him up for the socialization aspect, his favorite school friends are in his pack. Additionally they plan activities that I want to do with him, saves me the effort and time. Fishing Derbies, Camping Trips, basic weapon safety, common sense.

I ignore the politics as what really matters is your local pack, politics don't play in at that level.

One thing I've noticed, they are a LOT more focused on patches than we were 30 years ago...