As a former Committee Chair, Den Leader, District Trainer, Scoutmaster, etc.  I have experience similar Parents who want to 1) live their lives thru their children 2) use their children as means to express their political, social views and the expense of the Community.  Most disappointing was a Parent who wanted to have her Scout pass a requirement by "knowing" the requirement versus demonstrating.  Specifically "demonstrating how to tie a square knot" versus "knowing about a square knot".  My appreciation for those Adult Leaders who deal with these issues and properly address same.  In my opinion, it is important to have everyone understand the expectations of Cub Scout / Boy Scout as they make their way thru the program.  We don't need to have these young men go thru the program of what we call "paper requirements" or rubber stamping.  It does get tougher and perhaps that is part of the reason that only 5% - 6% make it all the way thru the program and "earn" the rank of Eagle Scout.