On February 8, 2025, Scouts BSA celebrated its 115th anniversary by officially changing its name to Scouting America. For over a century, the Boy Scouts of America was a cornerstone of American culture, providing boys with a path to manhood through adventure, discipline and character training. Yet, this name change signifies more than a rebranding; it reflects a broader cultural shift away from programs uniquely designed to meet boys where they are. My friend Kirk Cameron recently called this change a “casualty of the gender war.” And he’s right. This isn’t just about nostalgia for a storied institution; it’s about real consequences for boys.
Boys are in crisis. One of the fastest-growing suicide rates in America is among boys aged 10 to 14. They face a culture that increasingly minimizes or even demonizes masculinity.
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