“People just don’t seem to stop and problem solve these days.”
Exactly. No effort on anyone’s part. It is far easier to toss off the kids that might need extra attention.
I think we see the problem differently. I see a kid who's grossly overweight as the problem. When the guys from his troop come back with pictures and stories of zip lines, maybe that'll light the fire under his tail to get in shape.
As for Scouts not being tough, I think many of them would surprise you. They're not all the most athletic kids which may be why some have latched onto Scouting (not being involved in varsity sports has given them time to pursue Scouting), but they are tough. My wife likes to joke that when the bomb hits, it's the Boy Scouts and the cockroaches who will survive.