My almost 18 year old son wants to join the Army and i'm afraid they might send him to the war. Any advice on what i can do.
2006-08-22 09:57:52 · 20 answers · asked by kookie 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You have to let your son make the decsions for himself. It is his life. IF you did a good job raiseing him than he is only doing what he learned to and that is to stand up for what he believes in. I know you will worry but it is a path he is choosing. Support him be there for him and he will be alright. I pray for you.
2006-08-23 01:01:16 · answer #1 · answered by Ron f 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am speaking from the point that I was in the same boat your son is in. My parents did not want me to join the Army but I decided that it was something I really wanted to do and I went ahead with it. You might be upset with your son for doing it but once you go to his graduation all that will change and you will see how much he has grown up just over the time span of his training.
Yes no matter what your son is in he will deploy. No matter if its a combat job or a combat support job he will be sent over there and I wouldnt be suprised if its within the first year of him joining. The Army wouldnt have to job if it doesnt benefit there war capability one way or another. I love the Army. I have get to travel, you meet life long friends, and you get to support your country. I say let the decision be up to your son and just respect his decision and support him. It will make the process a lot easier for him.
Good luck to you and your son...
2006-08-22 19:53:31 · answer #2 · answered by JB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applaud your son for his willingness to defend his country. I know my mother cried and begged me not to join the Marines when I joined up. I know this must be hard for you, but you should be very proud of him. I know the Marines changed me for the better. After 9 years of service I am now out and about to get my bachelors degree with a 3.5 GPA (paid for by the GI Bill) I was barely a C student in High school, so this is an accomplishment for me. I attribute the change in me to the discipline and maturity I acquired while serving. It’s not easy or particularly safe. If you consider that the enemies in Iraq or Afghanistan are terrorist, then you know they will not be looking to engage a superior force. They will be looking for a soft target. My advice to you would be to encourage him to join the toughest unit he can get into. I know that sounds ridicules but, in the jungle it is better to be the hunter than the hunted.
2006-08-22 18:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by lastknight232003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's his decision. But I would show him on the internet all the pictures of dead and maimed military personnel and civilians in Iraq.
Have him read up on depleted Uranium, and what it does to humans.
Show him the reports how the marines are INVOLUNTARILY calling back up at least 2500 marines to go to Iraq, on top of the 14,000 Army troops involuntarily called up.
Make sure you son knows he could be in Iraq for 3, 5, 7 years or longer...
Ask him if he's willing to die over an illegal war started on the basis of a lie?
If he's ok with all that, good luck.
2006-08-22 17:07:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You're a mom. You ought to know. The army isn't the best place in the world even if there were no war.
2006-08-22 17:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he goes into the Army he will be sent to Iraq. But he's 18 and it's all up to him.
2006-08-22 17:15:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm in the same boat. I decided to go with my son to talk with recruiters from diffrent branches. I am supporting him by helping him to make an informed decission AND HOPEFULLY HELPING HIM MAKE A CHOICE THAT WILL KEEP HIM OUT OF COMBAT. We can't stop them so we might as well love and support them.
2006-08-22 17:08:02 · answer #7 · answered by bkhhmom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be afraid of that. He'll only see combat if he joins the infantry. My stepson and brother just joined the Marines and my stepson is in the JAG core and my brother is in avionics and neither will see battle.
2006-08-22 17:03:56 · answer #8 · answered by Stacy R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
LISTEN TO ME. THE WHOLE IDEA IS GREAT. AMERICA IS PISSING THE WORLD OFF. DO NOT LET YOUR SON JOIN. HE WILL DIE. I WAS IN IRAQ WAR. IT WAS NOT WORTH IT. ALL INFANTRY SAYS WHAT THE HELL ARE WE DOING HERE.IF AMERICA COMES UNDER ATTACK THEN GO FOR IT. MOM DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO STOP HIM. SHOW HIM THIS MESSAGE.(YOUNG MAN I THINK YOU ARE A HELL OF A MAN FOR WHAT YOU WANT TO DO. AFTER YOU SIGN THAT PAPER YOU WILL SAY WHY DID I DO THIS. IM GOING TO DIE FOR SOMETHING STUPID.EVERYONE THAT GOES TO WAR,AND YOU WILL NO MATTER WHAT YOUR JOB YOU WILL, REGRETS JOINING A MILITARY THAT BACKS A GOVERNMENT THAT IS PISSING THE WORLD OFF GO TO COLLEGE. BECOME A POLICE OFFICER TAKE CRIMINAL JUSTICE IT FEELS JUST AS GOOD AS THE MILITARY WHEN YOU ARE TRYING TO FEEL THAT KICK *** EMOTION THATS APPARENTLY IN YOU.
2006-08-22 17:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by locofreads 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A) it's his choice, support him
B) he WILL get deployed in Iraq
C) I would say for you to tell the recruiter that your son is gay, but they're so desperate for recruits that they'd probably take him anyways.
D) tell him to get a job? figure if he gets on that pays well, might change his mind
2006-08-22 17:05:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋