Originally Posted by spaghetti
The point is to see his place as part of the big picture.

This is what our experience was in Boy Scouts. We also found that there are *so* many BS troops in our community - each with an different "group personality". I would talk to the adult leaders of troops you're considering, be up front with your question, ask questions about all the other things you're curious about (camping, community service, whatever) and also let your ds attend meetings at a few different troops.

Best wishes,

polarbear