story about a military family?

Question

I have to write a story about a boy military brat. whose perspective should it be from and what should include in it.

Answer 1

I would have to agree with the first response, but I don't know if it could be all negative like that. My husband was a military brat and I think he loved it. You should see the picture of him and his dad in their BDU's. His father was a marine for 18 years. I would be sure to include the ups and the downs in your story, because that is live. Please don't protray it all as negative. Have a very caring mother/wife. Like one of his favorite memories is writing letters to his dad when he was away and how great it was when he was finally home. Military families have to be extra strong to stick together. My husband is now in the Air Force and he loves it. It is difficult sometimes, luckily not much of the bad side of the military have we seen and he is so proud. I would tell the story right up to the boy becoming a man and how his military life as a child affected his life.

Answer 2

You could write it from the perspective of the boy and how he feels about the frequent moves that military families usually make. There is a lot of potential material there - living in different countries, always switching schools, losing and having to make new friends. Here's a good link which describes a lot of the issues for military brats - lots more possibilities for a story. Good luck!