The Knickerbocker Greys

Wow. Who knew the Greys were still around?

IIRC, Sherman McCoy knew his exasperating neighbor (and condo board president) Pollard from school and from being in "the Greys" together.

It's Lord of the Flies, waiting to happen.

Being in the Navy Reserves, myself, I can see the benefit to introducing children early to the structure and discipline that military orders offer. It is sure to develop character as the child matures.

Yet I would probably lead toward Boy Scouts, which has all the constructive elements (e.g., discipline, restraint, self-reliance as well as teamwork, courage, planning of goals, perseverance to reach them) without being so military-minded. Plus, it teaches useful skills and develops an interest in outdoor sports that the child can carry with him for the rest of his life.

Martial arts also teaches great lessons, similar to Scouting.

Both Scouting and martial arts were wonderful and important aspects of my own childhood, and I hope to share them with my future children, God willing.