The New York Times celebrates the death of the Boy Scouts of America
The organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts of America first allowed girls to become scouts almost a decade ago, in 2018. Membership has since fallen by 58%. The New York Times describes this as a “triumph.”
TL;DR
- The Boy Scouts of America allowed girls in 2018, and membership has fallen by 58%.
- A New York Times op-ed described this decline as a "triumph."
- The op-ed primarily focused on a daughter achieving the Eagle Scout rank and dismissed boys.
- The author noted incidents where girls were treated as intruders and catcalled by boys.
- Some parents allegedly tolerated the boys' behavior, stating 'boys should be able to be boys.'