Concur, to a point.
Family situations are varied and complex. For our family, in the situation we have been in over the past years transitioning from a life on the move in the military to trying to set down some roots, Scouting is/was a great activity for our kids. And negotiating rewards has worked extremely well for us.
He asked for advice and I gave him advice. Just because it doesn't or may not have worked for you, don't poo-poo other people's input.
And by the way, we used Scouting in concert with faith, academic excellence, craftsmanship, and family financial health. S