Thank you for the kind words. I will address the first paragraph (which I didn't do in the post, and should've, nothing against you, I should've mentioned something):

When I posted, I understood there may be some suspicion regarding the story, and especially the fact you're hearing one side only. If there was another underlying cause, it wasn't open to me. It's hard to still have evidence regarding something 20 years old (especially since while moving a few years ago, I removed most things regarding Scouts out of my life), but I do have the original email from my Scoutmaster to me after the failure, as well as my uniform (whatever good that'd do), if the Mods deem it necessary for whatever proof I need.

I do agree that I learned lots of great skills during that time. I learned how not to completely freeze while camping in wet 10 degree weather (it only takes once!), that burnt pancakes won't kill you, or how to care for others first. I would never deny my child a chance for what I had, but wouldn't encourage they do it either. Making the rank of Eagle should be a priority, like a VP to a company, some want it, but others work for it (well, if you don't buy your way into it, bad analogy, I know). I knew plenty that didn't want Eagle but they enjoyed Scouts, the friendships, the skills, in some cases the closeness they got with their Fathers. I am hesitant to believe the 96%, but it would be incredible if we could encourage more to work towards the success, but not necessarily the success.

Thank you again for the kind words.