The Boy Scouts of America says they will begin accepting members based on the gender that their actions indict, allowing transgender children to become scouts. Before this the organization looked at birth certificates to determine eligibility. They decided that as communities and the world are changing and state laws are interpreting gender identity differently, that it was time to make a change in their youth program.Their organization local council will help find units that will be best fit for each child.
I think this is a huge step because it is allowing young children to be comfortable with who they are and gives them a good outlet and a good set of friends. As a whole the world is changing and adapting with the people of it and small changes like this will allow everyone to be happy and comfortable no matter what their situation.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/30/us/boy-scouts-transgender-membership/index.html
I agree with you. We should be doing everything we can to help children feel comfortable
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is a big step in helping our community welcome everyone in all forms.
ReplyDeleteIt is crazy that the world is changing and becoming more excepting, it's great that they are giving the opportunity to all males no matter what.
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