As a Historian I view the uniform of today with mixed thoughts.
I find the De La Renta uniform emasculating, or depriving our youth of the virile outdoors qualities once so
powerfully attributed to Scouting. Furthermore, these uniforms step away from tradition which youth need
so badly in a time of throw-a-way transient culture.
Take a moment and view a Norman Rockwell Boy
Scout painting.
Contemplate the qualities attributed to the uniforms depicted and then compare
that to todays uniform.
Boys, especially teen Scouts need a look that conveys