Working Mother

Why I Couldn't Wait for My Daughter to Join the Boy Scouts

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Makayla couldn't be prouder.

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“Mom—is this for real?”

That was the text message my Eagle Scout son, who was halfway across the country serving in the military, sent me on the day that became a life-altering moment for our family.

He was referring to the announcement that girls would be able to join all. This was stunning news.

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