This is a good summary of the official policy. But, it has not been my experience in practice. In my district there are 2 girl troops and neither is following the official policy. They meet in the same place at the same time as their corresponding boy troop. They do all troop activities together as well.
The official policy is not enforced because no one wants to be called a sexist. But it does have an effect on the boys. They behave differently around girls. And what was once their only male space is now gone.
So my experience is totally anecdotal. And maybe everyone else is following the program. But it is really heartbreaking to see in person.
The official policy is not enforced because no one wants to be called a sexist. But it does have an effect on the boys. They behave differently around girls. And what was once their only male space is now gone.
So my experience is totally anecdotal. And maybe everyone else is following the program. But it is really heartbreaking to see in person.