Boy Scouts ban obese kids from Jamboree

If a kid has a BMI of 40+, the parents need to be taking the blame instead of putting it on the boy scouts.

his topic must have died down on facebook. No one seems to be up in arms anymore.

Just another reason why my family doesn't support the Boy Scouts at all.

Just another reason why my family doesn't support the Boy Scouts at all.

becasue of logical safety precautions? Makes sense.

There is nothing logical about it. The Boy and Girl Scouts of America are supposed to be about helping youth develop leadership skills. Banning participation in a jamboree doesn't help an overweight child's self esteem. Wouldn't it be better if the boy scouts could teach nutrition and instill physical activity? This is a reason I don't support the Boy Scouts too. Inclusion is always better than exclusion because there is nothing to stop the scouts from maybe having a jamboree tailored to the needs of the overweight scout wanting desperately to lose weight. As anyone on here can attest to, being overweight is both a mental and physical issue.

A policy that excludes children from even trying because they are clinically obese is unfair at best, and shameful and mentally detrimental at worst. Makes me sick.

I live about 15 miles from the Summit Bechtel Reserve (the new site of the Jamboree) and I think this is just awful. There are so many wonderful outdoor activities for kids to participate in out there - rock climbing, zip lines, etc. Why start these children with a sense of shame and defeat, rather than bolster the attitude that they can work hard and overcome an unhealthy situation?

A policy that excludes children from even trying because they are clinically obese is unfair at best, and shameful and mentally detrimental at worst. Makes me sick.

What's shameful is parents who let their kids get to 40+ bmi. I really do feel sorry for the kids. I can't imagine being excluded from something that's important in my life, but I also understand why it's happening. I just blame the parents instead of the Boy Scouts.

Just another reason why my family doesn't support the Boy Scouts at all.

becasue of logical safety precautions? Makes sense.

There is nothing logical about it. The Boy and Girl Scouts of America are supposed to be about helping youth develop leadership skills. Banning participation in a jamboree doesn't help an overweight child's self esteem. Wouldn't it be better if the boy scouts could teach nutrition and instill physical activity? This is a reason I don't support the Boy Scouts too. Inclusion is always better than exclusion because there is nothing to stop the scouts from maybe having a jamboree tailored to the needs of the overweight scout wanting desperately to lose weight. As anyone on here can attest to, being overweight is both a mental and physical issue.

So the kids who aren't "overweight", which isn't a good term since we are talking about morbidly obese here (40+ BMI) that can't participate, should be punished and not allowed to do their event because people who aren't safely capable of doing it are excluded? That sounds fair. This is ONE event in the whole year.

Oh good... I see you found someone to argue with. Yay!

I apologize for using logic instead of emotion. Do you have nothing better to do than follow me around looking dumb?

Just another reason why my family doesn't support the Boy Scouts at all.

becasue of logical safety precautions? Makes sense.

There is nothing logical about it. The Boy and Girl Scouts of America are supposed to be about helping youth develop leadership skills. Banning participation in a jamboree doesn't help an overweight child's self esteem. Wouldn't it be better if the boy scouts could teach nutrition and instill physical activity? This is a reason I don't support the Boy Scouts too. Inclusion is always better than exclusion because there is nothing to stop the scouts from maybe having a jamboree tailored to the needs of the overweight scout wanting desperately to lose weight. As anyone on here can attest to, being overweight is both a mental and physical issue.

So the kids who aren't "overweight", which isn't a good term since we are talking about morbidly obese here (40+ BMI) that can't participate, should be punished and not allowed to do their event because people who aren't safely capable of doing it are excluded? That sounds fair. This is ONE event in the whole year.

Oh good... I see you found someone to argue with. Yay!

I apologize for using logic instead of emotion. Do you have nothing better to do than follow me around looking dumb?

I hardly look dumb. You are the one using the forums as a platform to argue. I can see that you love it. Again, "debatable debating," it's the group for you!

I just like being logical. It's obvious that a lot here don't, they would rather be emotional and not think at all.

I live about 15 miles from the Summit Bechtel Reserve (the new site of the Jamboree) and I think this is just awful. There are so many wonderful outdoor activities for kids to participate in out there - rock climbing, zip lines, etc. Why start these children with a sense of shame and defeat, rather than bolster the attitude that they can work hard and overcome an unhealthy situation?

A policy that excludes children from even trying because they are clinically obese is unfair at best, and shameful and mentally detrimental at worst. Makes me sick.

What's shameful is parents who let their kids get to 40+ bmi. I really do feel sorry for the kids. I can't imagine being excluded from something that's important in my life, but I also understand why it's happening. I just blame the parents instead of the Boy Scouts.

It's not the parent's fault, it's all these fast food companies and the schools not exercising the kids enough.

So if they can't discriminate against gay kids, then they are going to discriminate against the fat kids?? :huh: :noway:

Don't they realize that 'physically demanding' is what these kids need????

Just another reason why my family doesn't support the Boy Scouts at all.

becasue of logical safety precautions? Makes sense.

There is nothing logical about it. The Boy and Girl Scouts of America are supposed to be about helping youth develop leadership skills. Banning participation in a jamboree doesn't help an overweight child's self esteem. Wouldn't it be better if the boy scouts could teach nutrition and instill physical activity? This is a reason I don't support the Boy Scouts too. Inclusion is always better than exclusion because there is nothing to stop the scouts from maybe having a jamboree tailored to the needs of the overweight scout wanting desperately to lose weight. As anyone on here can attest to, being overweight is both a mental and physical issue.

So the kids who aren't "overweight", which isn't a good term since we are talking about morbidly obese here (40+ BMI) that can't participate, should be punished and not allowed to do their event because people who aren't safely capable of doing it are excluded? That sounds fair. This is ONE event in the whole year.

Oh good... I see you found someone to argue with. Yay!

I apologize for using logic instead of emotion. Do you have nothing better to do than follow me around looking dumb?

I hardly look dumb. You are the one using the forums as a platform to argue. I can see that you love it. Again, "debatable debating," it's the group for you!

I just like being logical. It's obvious that a lot here don't, they would rather be emotional and not think at all.

Thinking of disadvantaged children is not the same as thinking illogically. It's called compassion. The world needs more of it.

That is really sad and I hate to see them base their decision off of the BMI chart. According to the BMI I am considered OBESE but I just ran a 10k (6.2 miles) on Saturday and I ran the whole way (I am training for a 1/2 Marathon)! I know I am so much healthier and stronger than some of the "skinny" people around me. To be excluded because the BMI says I'm too fat would be heart breaking.

That is really sad and I hate to see them base their decision off of the BMI chart. According to the BMI I am considered OBESE but I just ran a 10k (6.2 miles) on Saturday and I ran the whole way (I am training for a 1/2 Marathon)! I know I am so much healthier and stronger than some of the "skinny" people around me. To be excluded because the BMI says I'm too fat would be heart breaking.

Not trying to take away from your 10K its a great accomplishment, but that's a 6 mile event that probably took you less than, what 1.5 hours - 2 hours max? This event is 50 + miles, days long, and several different activities, not just running on a track with people everywhere. It's also in the middle of nowhere. Also, obese and MORBIDLY obese are a few clicks away from each other on the scale.