The Girl Scouts of the United States is explaining its stance on transgender girls and whether or not the group will accept them.
Recently, the organization’s guidance on helping transgender girls has come to light, despite being made public four years ago.
According to the Girl Scout's Frequently Asked Questions page, the organization explains that placement of a transgender girl in a troop will be considered on a case by case basis, with the best interest of the child and troop members. But if a child is recognized and lives as a girl, then the Girl Scouts will accept her.
CNN reports that the Utah Pride Center recently launched a troop that welcomes children from LGBT families and transgender girls.
In 2012, a troop in Denver allowed a transgender girl to join, CNN reported.
Meanwhile conservatives have been speaking out saying that the Girl Scouts have lost its 'moral compass' and that "this policy undermines the trust that parents place in the GSA's leadership to make wise decisions and the obligation the GSA has to protect their daughters," The Christian Post reported.
The American Family Association has started an online petition to stop the scouts from allowing troops to accept transgender girls, the group describes as "boys who are confused."
So far the petition has more than 38,500 signatures.
About the Author
