Should all teenagers between the ages of 16 and 19 be required to do at least 1 years service in their army?

Question

some of the youth of today have no respect for their own elders would the army service improve this

Answer 1

ofcourse because in the army you cant speak back to the coach or anything and you'll have to do wat they tell you if not you will receive consequences like cleaning the bathroom or doing exercise and things like that and they'll learn that you shouldn't speak back. if you tell them that he's gonna have to go to the army because he/she is unrespectful then they will start 2 respect you so they dont have to go to the army. if your gona put them in the army dont put he/she so young like in the age of 17 or 18 the youngest no longer than that

Answer 2

I feel that would be a very dangerous idea, considering the youth of today. I am sure all of us are either in or have been in high school, surrounded by many 16, 17, and 18 year olds. Fueled on by different forms of media, this generation (and unless there is a significant change, the future ones), these teenagers are defiant to a point not seen in a while. One of the reasons that the members of our armed forces are so respected (or at least should be) is because these noble men and women VOLUNTEER their lives in service of their country.

So imagine for me a scenario where ALL members of this bracket are required, for at least a year, to be in the military. Obviously they would probably never see combat, but suppose something major did come up. You have seen the acts of brutality committed by our soldiers who have cracked under the immense pressure. Imagine what would happen when you FORCED this same pressure on teenagers. I will let you imagine, for the prospects are too horrifying to me.

Make no mistake, I believe your principle is very sound. Something should be done to improve the respect of the youth today, especially towards their elders. However, I do not believe that mandatory military service will be an effective course of action. Perhaps tougher discipline by the parents? But that is another topic altogether.

Answer 3

No. It would be better if the Federal Government would take a few billion dollars away from the $459 billion spent annually on defense and use it to offer internship programs in NASA, the Dept. of Interior, Dept. of Energy, Dept. of Transportation, Dept. of Homeland Security, etc, etc. These interships should be numerous and available to kids from all backgrounds. A CCC model would work wonders.

Both my grandparents were in the CCC in the 1930's and many of those people who comprised the greatest generation benefitted from the CCC, WPA, and other govt. SOCIAL programs.

And when war did come, we had young men and women who knew first hand what the government had done for them and they gave so much more back to this country.

Answer 4

It could work. You probably know other countries do this.
Of course, youth of any generation (except MAYBE WWII) don't respect their elders. Since we are at war I would not like the idea presently, but they should have to do one year of SOMETHING, whether it is public service or even working a job.

Answer 5

Introducing a form of National Service is no way to fix the ideas you think society has. In countries where they still maintain this form of reserve building, like the Netherlands or Switzerland, they have to ensure that people have a choice about what duties they perform to make best use of this time. I doubt if the US military would be so enlightened!

Answer 6

not 16 but 18 20 yes

Answer 7

In the army, you mean, on the field or just military training? I hope the latter. In Sweden we have mandatory (if they pick you) to do 6 months of military training. I am a pacifist and also I hate being at camp let alone for half a year!

My answer is NO.

Answer 8

I am a deep believer that all people should do 2 years in service to their country - whether in the military or in government somewhere. This would give them a better appreciation for the country they live in.

Answer 9

NO WAY! I'm 30 years old, and I think that's a horrible idea.

"Young people today..." Boy, you sound like parents and elders in the 1960s, 70s, 80s and 90s. It is said EVERY decade.

Answer 10

No, not everyone is cut out for it, and that's the last place someone needs to be if they're not. I agree that some of the youth need more discipline, but that's the wrong way to do it for some people.