Why do you send your daughters to Brownies?

[AlbusPercival]

I was hoping to understand.

TO be very upfront I am a brown owl. I am planning this terms activities, and while I am bearing in mind all of the guiding principles I have to, what the girls find fun, I wondered why parents send their daughters and what they expect them to learn?

I was reading an old thread about a brownie unit having a Diva Night. The OP was upset at choice of songs for karaoke (understandably in my opinion) but other posters were questioning Diva Night at all. For me if the girls requested it, as one night out of the 40 I have them in a year, I would find a way to make it happen. Some times children like to dress up, and sing and dance, just as they also like to abseil, cook etc.

So what do you expect your daughters to get from Brownies?

And conversely, if you wouldn't send them, why not?

[AlbusPercival]

Just wanted to say thank you all so much for your help.

Have been inspired to mix up our programme a bit and organise a day trip to do one of the more outdoorsy/ active badges.

[Luna9]

To meet friends; to learn other skills and values or reinforce the ones learn at school and at home; to have fun. I like her to do creative activities, maybe physical activities like yoga, activities that help her grow into an independent and rounded girl; also any other girly activity they want and enjoy; learning to interact with other people and learning from other adults and children.

[Groovee]

Oh Miaow, I am so sorry to hear that, we'd have grabbed you with both hands where we do a wide variety of activities.