Question about girl scouts and DADs?

[Spinning]

We are going for an over night at a local museum. never gave it much thought when one parent said the dad would be going. I called today to give the final names and count and they said that the museum doesn't care about dad's coming and thinks it's great but it is against the girl scout rules. No men can sleep in the same areas as the girls.
Is this true? I do understand it but we have pretty much one parent to every child going. They said that he will be sleeping in a class room. (lucky him! He may actually get some sleep!)

 

[BessVa]

Hi, yes, it's true. Does your troop have a copy of SafetyWise? He can come on the overnight trip, but he has to sleep in a seperate area from the girls. Men are discouraged/prohibited from "overnighting" in a area without a seperate sleeping place - like at a mall overnighter.

 

[jellymanoffspring]

Yes its true and I think it is a good rule protects the girls, the leaders in charge and protects fathers from any false accusations.......

 

[G00fyDad]

First off.... Let me say that I am a VERY proud parent and father of a Junior Girls Scout (troop #1764) in the Kentuckiana Council. I have actually been the one that has been very active in DD's Girl Scout activities. The other mothers in the troop and I have become really good friends and I take all the girls to all kinds of places all the time. We have the exact same thing in our council area. A sleepover at the Louisville Museum of History and Science. However, I would never stay overnight at this function because of the impression some parents may have concerning a male sleeping in the same unrestricted vicinity of their daughter. I really missed that part of the trip but I understood and left for the night. No one asked me to, I just did. Most of the other troop leaders from the other troops know me and were OK with it but I just wouldn't like making another parent feel uneasy. Heck, we took a troop trip to Indianapolis to go to the Indy Zoo and the Indy Children's museum and I stayed with the girls (just our troop) and other troop mothers in the same room one of the nights doing girl things for a sleepover. One of the mothers said that if I weren't married she would think I was homosexual. I like to cook, I can decorate, I don't drink beer or watch sports and I am VERY active in my daughters life. Most guys here are under the impression that if you don't do those things above, then you're not a real man. Maybe I am not their idea of a real man, but I love my daughter with all my heart and I will always be her idea of a real father.

Well, back to the question. I do think that it may be seen as inappropriate by other parents and just to keep things civil, just don't stay overnight.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

I am a mom of a cubscout, and I know for a fact that we mom's can sleep over with the cubscouts ( I know, there is a bunk with my butt imprint on the USS Constitution) so why can't dad's sleepover with girlscouts?

 

[crazyforgoofy]

First off.... Let me say that I am a VERY proud parent and father of a Junior Girls Scout (troop #1764) in the Kentuckiana Council. I have actually been the one that has been very active in DD's Girl Scout activities. The other mothers in the troop and I have become really good friends and I take all the girls to all kinds of places all the time. We have the exact same thing in our council area. A sleepover at the Louisville Museum of History and Science. However, I would never stay overnight at this function because of the impression some parents may have concerning a male sleeping in the same unrestricted vicinity of their daughter. I really missed that part of the trip but I understood and left for the night. No one asked me to, I just did. Most of the other troop leaders from the other troops know me and were OK with it but I just wouldn't like making another parent feel uneasy. Heck, we took a troop trip to Indianapolis to go to the Indy Zoo and the Indy Children's museum and I stayed with the girls (just our troop) and other troop mothers in the same room one of the nights doing girl things for a sleepover. One of the mothers said that if I weren't married she would think I was homosexual. I like to cook, I can decorate, I don't drink beer or watch sports and I am VERY active in my daughters life. Most guys here are under the impression that if you don't do those things above, then you're not a real man. Maybe I am not their idea of a real man, but I love my daughter with all my heart and I will always be her idea of a real father.

Well, back to the question. I do think that it may be seen as inappropriate by other parents and just to keep things civil, just don't stay overnight.

I tip my hat to you. The world needs more dads like you.

 

[jellymanoffspring]

I am a mom of a cubscout, and I know for a fact that we mom's can sleep over with the cubscouts ( I know, there is a bunk with my butt imprint on the USS Constitution) so why can't dad's sleepover with girlscouts?

I was a GS Leader and Town Service unit Manager for quite a few years...the GS organization has MANY more safety rules than the BS....

When my son was in Cub Scouts I was surprised at the lack of Rules/regulations!

 

[G00fyDad]

As a ,atter of fact, I am helping her with her homework as I type this. You can put a gun barrel in my mouth now!

 

[kasar]

I feel so bad for the majority of dads out there who are good and honorable. It's our girls who suffer, unfortunately. Keep at it, GOOfyDad - you're a great role model.

 

[G00fyDad]

BTW, I am also a Girl Scout myself. I have to be to be able to drive with ANY girl from our troop in my car to any Girl Scout function. I think that is funny. You should see the looks I get when people (usually guys) find that out. I actually had one goober ask me if my wife knew.

 

[jellymanoffspring]

BTW, I am also a Girl Scout myself. I have to be to be able to drive with ANY girl from our troop in my car to any Girl Scout function. I think that is funny. You should see the looks I get when people (usually guys) find that out. I actually had one goober ask me if my wife knew.

You're a Girl Scout!! I think that is cool....but I bet you never imagined that when you were little!

 

[iNTeNSeBLue98]

When DD was in Juniors, one of the dads signed up as a GS for sure. He went along on many excursions. And, yes, the rule was that any men or boys had to sleep in separate quarters, apart from the girls. This came in to play when we attended Beach Jam (which in itself was frowned upon by GSUSA due to the fact that it is held on an unguaraded beach in May and October).

 

[G00fyDad]

You're a Girl Scout!! I think that is cool....but I bet you never imagined that when you were little!

Nope. Sure didnt. I always wanted to be a cub scout. Never did though.

 

[G00fyDad]

You know what? I need a Girl Scout emblem in my signature.

 

[rascalmom]

My dh went on several father/daughter outings when my girls were in GS's. We mom's decided "why should we have all the fun!" Dad had to sleep in a separate area at camps & at the Omniplex overnights. Safetywise also calls for there to always be an adult female present (at least for our council). It just protects everyone. GS is sometimes a little too stringent, but it has really opened my eyes to how lax some other organisations are. Better safe that sorry - or falsely accused.

 

[KeeptheFaith]

First off.... Let me say that I am a VERY proud parent and father of a Junior Girls Scout (troop #1764) in the Kentuckiana Council. I have actually been the one that has been very active in DD's Girl Scout activities. The other mothers in the troop and I have become really good friends and I take all the girls to all kinds of places all the time. We have the exact same thing in our council area. A sleepover at the Louisville Museum of History and Science. However, I would never stay overnight at this function because of the impression some parents may have concerning a male sleeping in the same unrestricted vicinity of their daughter. I really missed that part of the trip but I understood and left for the night. No one asked me to, I just did. Most of the other troop leaders from the other troops know me and were OK with it but I just wouldn't like making another parent feel uneasy. Heck, we took a troop trip to Indianapolis to go to the Indy Zoo and the Indy Children's museum and I stayed with the girls (just our troop) and other troop mothers in the same room one of the nights doing girl things for a sleepover. One of the mothers said that if I weren't married she would think I was homosexual. I like to cook, I can decorate, I don't drink beer or watch sports and I am VERY active in my daughters life. Most guys here are under the impression that if you don't do those things above, then you're not a real man. Maybe I am not their idea of a real man, but I love my daughter with all my heart and I will always be her idea of a real father.

Well, back to the question. I do think that it may be seen as inappropriate by other parents and just to keep things civil, just don't stay overnight.

 

[lewdyan1]

Goofydad, this GS mom is really proud of you.

How many cookies did you sell? Why do I have the feeling you put us to shame?

 

[Pam]

I am a mom of a cubscout, and I know for a fact that we mom's can sleep over with the cubscouts ( I know, there is a bunk with my butt imprint on the USS Constitution) so why can't dad's sleepover with girlscouts?

As a Mom of an Eagle Scout who has been involved in the Boy Scout program for 11 years I can firmly state that BSA regulations insist that if a Scout sleeps in a tent with his Mom or Dad, no other Scout is permitted.

Another Scout may NOT sleep in the same tent as a Scout who is sharing a tent with either of his parents.

An adult is to NEVER take a Scout out of view from other Scouts, Leaders or parents to talk to them.

Any event requires a minimum two Scout/two Leader ratio.

My husband and I both took Child Protection classes and are certified. To be merit badge counselors we both had to obtain clearance.

 

[G00fyDad]

Goofydad, this GS mom is really proud of you.

How many cookies did you sell? Why do I have the feeling you put us to shame?

DD, DW and I together sold 889 boxes. But that was it. Now we have the unfavorable job of delivering them all.

 

[lewdyan1]

DD, DW and I together sold 889 boxes. But that was it. Now we have the unfavorable job of delivering them all.

WOW!