I 100% agree with you. 24 years for me. You might want to look at this thread....

http://lemont.patch.com/articles/illinois-boy-scouts-of-america-secret-perversion-files-sex-abuse

Scoops007, although I hear you and agree, the purpose of the whole secret file thing was the operative word "secret". The vast majority of people walk around with their heads in the sand thinking that things like this don't happen around here. Well, they do. We used to think JFK was killed by a lone crazed gunman but 40 years later we're learning there was more to it. Thing is, the files should be outted to educate the naive mom and dad that some folks (yes, maybe less than 1%) get into these boys organizations to satisfy their own agendas. But, I don't about you, if I was the kid or kids being abused by this 1%er I still wouldn't feel any less violated. And to add insult to injury that it was covered up to save the face of the organization is even more bogus. It would have behooved the organization to out the bad seed, prosecute, and humiliate them publicly rather than hide it. Like the Catholic Church. Deception only weaves a tangled web. Most importantly, as it is my practice, I don't put my child in the hands of strangers willy nilly. I'm forever vigilant of that 1%er stalking out the wounded gazelle....and just about every organization has them. So, all I am saying is....if you are going to let your kid camp out in the woods with a bunch of grown men, well, you darn well better know who those men are,and ask some questions.
One mans opinion

Or instead of asking questions ... go camping with your son.

My dad was involved with me through my entire scouting career. I intend to be apart of my son's scouting journey. Does it 100% remove the threat of him being exposed to someone that found a way to beat the system? No ..... but the odds are a hell of a lot better than me sending him out there alone.

A few demented individuals? There are hundreds that the Boy Scouts protected from police!

Very valid points.