Even if a homosexual scoutmaster were well intentioned, the constant association with boys would be a temptation for him. His mere presence would also be disruptive. Camping and hiking require a degree of physical intimacy, and boys around the age of puberty suddenly develop an enormous modesty. A natural self-defense mechanism kicks in around the age of reason, and I wonder if the author of Genesis had this in mind when he remarked of Adam and Eve after the Fall that they realized they were naked . At one scout camp, we adult leaders noticed that the younger scouts had not bathed for several days, and we herded them to the showers.
Boys are very reluctant to touch each other, except to give an affectionate poke.
Scout games teach physical trust and try to overcome some of this reluctance, because boys may have to carry an injured scout or grab him when he is falling. The presence of homosexuals in these situations would make it almost impossible to develop the trust that is necessary for group cohesiveness. Boys would always be on the lookout for innocent gestures that someone might interpret sexually. Almost all men and boys see any indication of homosexuality as a threat to masculinity, and masculinity is the center of identity for almost all men. A boy must face physical, mental, and moral challenges before he can become a man, a father, and a community leader.