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I don't see the big deal. If you don't want to buy any cookies, politely tell the scouts "no." Gracefully handing rejection is another valuable skill. I think that skill may be possibly more valuable than actually making a sale.
I was a Brownie and a Girl Scout myself and sold cookies door-to-door back in the days when parents didn't have the brains to realize that is dangerous. The sales involved planning, record keeping, and proper care of cash, which I consider to be fine lessons for a young woman to be learning.
I'm always happy to see the Scouts in my area set up for sales in public places where people will be passing by ... accompanied by an adult (to guard their money if nothing else). I always buy from them and I don't expect to get supermarket-style value for my money; I consider my payment to be donation to the Scouts who need a bit of cash for the projects. The cookies are just tasty icing on the cake.
But to the OP's complaint, the past few years I've actually gotten more than cookies for my money. Last year I got an energy-saving light bulb along with a pamphlet the girls had written on why those types of bulbs are a good idea. This year I was invited to choose a decorative magnet that the girls in the troop had made. Not necessary, but nice.
I think Scouting is a great thing for girls and I'm happy to support the people in my community making that opportunity available. So far this year I've purchased three boxes (one outside the hardware store and two outside supermarkets) and will probably get a few more before it's over. In each case, I've purchased them directly from a Scout who made the change. I gave two boxes away but I'm hording those peanut butter/oatmeal ones for myself.
I don't mind the Girl Scouts so much. But I do resent every other school in the county pan handling thier students at the local Walmart or grocery store. It's non stop, they need paper pencils, sports uniforms etc.
It's become so excessive that I don't give them anything and I will not use thier store. Some can be aggressive and chase you to the car. I will and do support the local HS School car wash.
I remember having to earn the money, not beg at the doors of a supermarket. Pancake breakfast, cleaning yards, parks and even had to clean up an old cemetery that had overgrown. Best gig was working at the salvage yard. We cleaned up and did odd chores, so we could keep all the change found in the cars. It added up quick.
This thread reminds me of a story some years ago where two women stole an envelope full of money from a 9 year old girl scout. Here's a video of a reporter talking to one of the thieve's: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihLBCbNIDbI
True that! Trefoils (also known as "Shortbreads" in some areas) used to be lighter, more of a buttery flavor, and had a sprinkle of sugar crystals on top.
YES!!!! My husband and I said the same thing. They stopped using butter. That was the FIRST thing I said when I took a bite. I'm not even eating them like I used to. They'll end up being the kids' cookies.
In the past the majority of the money DID go to the national council. Obviously they have changed that. I spent all of my younger years in the GS. It is a great organization, very "girl positive" and inclusive. They even try to include homeless girls.
I was a Brownie when I was younger. I enjoyed my time there. We did crafts, sold cookies and I believe did some other things, I really can't remember (goodness, it was over 20 years ago )
As for the cookies, give me all the cookies! Nothing like Thin Mints that chilled in the freezer. Or crumbling them on top of ice cream. mmmmhmmm
OP has obvious childhood issues stemming from rejection of girl/boy scouts :sarcasm:
Really though, GSC are delicious!
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