I disagree.  I think the structure and design of Lone Scouts was better.  If BSA had adopted more of the Lone Scout program, it would have greater appeal to this generation of scouts.  Today's families are less likely than previous generations to join programs that have a fixed schedule of activities.  They want more flexibility.  Lone Scouting offers that flexibility. Some councils won't even register boys who want to participate as Lone Scouts.  They would rather have declining membership