What is the difference?

The idea that stuck in my mind during the video about the Hitler Youth program was I would love to join. This program is so much like Boy Scouts except a little more physical in the war simulations. My question is where does the difference come in to play? I believe our opinions are immensely affected by propaganda. It is often said that history is written by the victors, and this is a prime example. The activities and the principles that the Hitler Youth embodied (for the most part) were no different than wrestling practice, Boy Scouts, or ROTC. However, the Hitler Youth produced soldiers for the Third Reich which had horrible motivations. Yet our domestic programs in the US train teens for the army, too. As a society, we have been inundated with information of the Nazi's plans so anything in concordance with the party was bad. This is not true. While the Hitler youth forcing kids to join, separating them from their families, and taking part on Crystal Night was wrong, the program was good in parts. It encouraged autonomy in adolescences which is a natural progression. It helped outdoor skills and physical fitness. Plus it promoted unity among males in local areas. Those evil looks we see are no different then the pictures you would see of camping trips or the Scout festival over the summer. In no way does membership in the Hitler Youth make all these boys evil. It's just unfortunate that the outcome for such a program was negative. With all the propaganda in the world, it is hard to decide if we really are seeing the truth.