I have a son that is military bound..by his own choice. He has attitude and responsibility problems. Blames all his mistakes on everyone else.Would the military be a good choice or ..........?
2006-07-01 05:41:42 · 22 answers · asked by aulona37 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Ah yes, I know the type well. :)
The military can be a good choice for a personality-type such as that, however, the military, as any total -life-changing experience, is only as good as you make it. If he goes in with an open mind, keeps his mouth shut and his eyes open, and has his horizons broadened, then he has an excellent chance at achieving that extra step of growing up into a more mature adult. However, if he goes in with the mind-set that everything is gonna be his way or no way... well.. I've seen plenty of guys get discharged, or even sent to the brig for insubordination for such behavior. Not saying that this could happen to your son... but... he REALLY has to make sure that this is A. what he wants, and B. what he is prepared to sacrifice of himself over. The one term that I can attribute my years in the military was just that... sacrifice. I gave of my time, my beliefs, my intellect, my body, my heart... everything. I lost, and I gained more back in it's place. So.... the short answer is... the military can be good... if he's ready to accept the responsibility of being a good serviceman. :)
As for the age factor... I believe that you can sign up as early as 16 (maybe 17).. with a delayed enlistment until the 18th birthday. Unless you have special waivers, and signed documents from parents and everyone under the sun, the military generally won't accept anyone under the age of 18 into active duty. Once you get past 18.. and preferably out of high school... then you're extremely desireable to them.
Hope this helps. If any other questions feel free to message me directly. :)
2006-07-01 05:53:46 · answer #1 · answered by Jeff K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have to be at least 18. And i and you have to take a series of test. And score a certain number on it. The numbers vary it depends on which branch you are trying to go to. and you have to pass a physical. And if you son goes to the military believe me he won't have attitude and responsibility problems. And yes the military is a good idea. Remember you get a bonus and you can pick a job and go to school for free. Free housing, food, and you get paid twice a month. can't get any better than that. Just tell him to really think about it, it's a big step to take. It;s four or more years of your life away from family, friends and the surroundings that he is use to. Just think. But it is a good responsible decision to make.
2006-07-01 12:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by babyface_2400 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Agreed. You can be killed walking home from the library. I would go so far as to say that young men and women fresh from HS who serve in the military for a while are much safer in the long-run than those who do not. The military instills discipline, responsibility and accountability, something that is entirely lacking in the all-knowing, invincible teenagers fresh from HS. I think your son has probably made one of the most mature choices he could make. While he may not want to admit it, a portion of his choice to enter the military is because he recognizes his flaws and seeks a way to better himself. How mature! You should be very proud of your son. Thank you for raising such a young man.
2006-07-01 12:55:40 · answer #3 · answered by A Guy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old he is...My husband and I met at military school in Roswell NM. It is called New Mexico Military Institute. They have a 4 yr high school and 2 yr collage program. You may want to try something like this before you go full out in the military. He can come home if he hates the school. I think once you join the military for REAL it is pretty hard to get out unless you do something wrong and that will stay with you for life.
Email if you want info on NMMI
2006-07-01 12:47:35 · answer #4 · answered by beth l 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18
2006-07-01 12:44:34 · answer #5 · answered by ari_is_me 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My son grew up in the Navy, I could not and still can not believe how he changed.
I think it is a great choice.
You must be 18, I assume he has graduated or will graduate from HS.
In response to the comment about him getting kill, just a few months before my son left for the Navy, 2 friends of his died, in a car accident on the way home from a family reunion.
You can get killed anywhere, and the statistically the way teens drive, especially males, I think the military is safer.
2006-07-01 12:45:47 · answer #6 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18. but if your 17 and have your diploma and parents permission you can get in too.
I believe the military would be a good choice. It will teach him responsibility. Something it sounds like he's lacking. And they'll straighten up his attitude problem.
2006-07-01 12:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by asterisk_dot_asterisk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be 18 to sign up for the military.
2006-07-02 05:21:25 · answer #8 · answered by Ken W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
17 with parental consent. You can join the army reserves at the age of 16 with parental consent. The military will quickly adjust his attitude, but might not work on the responsibility issue.
2006-07-01 13:29:17 · answer #9 · answered by DOOM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the United States, 17 years old with the parents' permission...18 without.
2006-07-01 12:46:05 · answer #10 · answered by 4999_Basque 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋