What looks good on paper, but is un-ideal, and perhaps dangerous, when implemented

[George PlusPlus]

@zapshe, you read "nugget-ory," I first read it as "negatory."

[E8A4Nwbp]

It did occur to me,

(I've never had anything to do with scout clubs, if I'm not mistaken)
A convention of mine regarding American childhood would be a "Scout club". Even discounting the joy a child would have, the substantial survival skills taught in such places should make any member a valuable person in society for their potentially life-preseriving abilities, i.e, the concept as an entirity looks good on paper.

But the question must be asked,
Do "Scout" establishments indeed instil children with valuable expertise, if you went to one, have the skills you acquired from such a place saved your life in untimely occurences?

[helios]

Nah, that's not what you do on Scouts. It's mostly just a bit of regular exercise and fun camping trips. And Catholicism.

[George PlusPlus]

When I did scouting decades ago there was no emphasis on Catholicism. Religion in general, yes. Christian-based non-denominational Protestantism was the guideline.

[zapshe]

I also thought it was more Christian. I heard they only accept those with a religion. I've been debating several religious people lately - it's a great way to lose faith in humanity.

[George PlusPlus]

I also thought it was more Christian.

Heh, many Protestant sects try to claim Catholicism is not Christian, more neo-pagan.

The arguments that can happen when "true" believers get together.

[zapshe]

I had an internal field day recording this for a small job:

http://secure15.com/MTAxOTAzMA


An atheist indoctrinating children 😂

[helios]

Maybe it depends on the local culture. The most common denomination here is Roman Catholicism.