My daughter is 6 and loves Girl Scouts. She is a little shy

so talking with people when we went door-to-door (around the same

neighborhood we trick-or-treat) was a challenge for her. She

learned to be courageous, clear-spoken, and take a "no" graciously.

All worthwhile.

I also sold cookies at work. Most people who ordered were

excited to have a "cookie source." No pressure, and I sold about 10

boxes. I don't see how my co-workers enjoying cookies and

supporting the Girl Scouts is a "scam". They got exactly what they

ordered. As far as grudges go--I've got a lot better things to do

with my time.

Finally, I was a Brownie many years ago. I wasn't into

selling, but I did it as part of being a GS. Frankly, the cookies

themselves were irrelevant to me. The thing I remember most was

meeting a neighbor. He had had polio as a child and was the first

person I'd ever really met who was in a wheel chair. The fact that

I had a chance to get to know him as a person, just for a little

while, made a big difference in my 8 year old mind. So,

remember--it's not all about the cookies. My daughter will enjoy

her first camp this summer, thanks to cookie sale money. Thank you.