We have five chilren. There are four girls and a boy. The oldest joined in July and we are encouraging all FIVE to go serve America and all that America has given to them, to their ancestors and to their decendants. We believe in Freedom and Liberty.
2006-12-14 09:23:43 · 27 answers · asked by Jade 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
God Bless You All.
Your family is what made and still makes this country great.
2006-12-14 09:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 11⤊ 2⤋
i'm an lively duty Sergeant interior u . s . of america Marine Corps. I lower back from Iraq in November of 2005 a 12 months deployment. I somewhat haven't any demanding emotions in the route of the Marines or the military as an complete, yet i'd nevertheless attempt my purely right to discourage my little ones from starting to be a member of the military. i don't believe it truly is the purely right occupation for a relations.
2016-11-26 19:46:07 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well . . .
Fully? Tough for me to say at this point. I'm a 22-year veteran and am proud of serving. I believe service, whether it is military, or another public service, is paramount to developing a better society.
Regarding the military, I believe a caste system (for lack of a better term) is becoming more prevalent in the US. Those born of privilege don't have to serve, and actually look down at those who do. I've seen it in some of my dealings with politicians. I have a son who is proud of me and wants to be a Soldier. I have a few years before he will be of the age to make that choice. I just hope things are better by then.
2006-12-14 09:41:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My father was a ww2 vet and I was told it was my duty to serve. I didn't argue with him when he took me down to sign-up. I don't have kids but if I did I would want them to think about it first. I was only 19 when I joined and ended up in a job with a lot of responsibility. The good things were the travel. Not everyone is cut out for this. In the Navy it's very close quarters, you must be able to get along well with others and take orders.
2006-12-14 09:44:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have a 16 year old son...I would never ever suggest the military to him...I have encouraged college and will pay for it with a 2nd job....after college, it's his choice and I will support his decision whole heartedly. I was in the army, I have nothing against the military...but i love my son dearly and would want him to make a decision at aged 22, with an education under his belt...an 18 year old is a child...too young to be bent under the weight of war experiences...I am patriotic and would serve myself, but never would I talk someone else into it or even suggest it...that decision is a personal one....
2006-12-14 09:50:12 · answer #5 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a son & a grandson in the Army. I have not encouraged them either way. It is not my place as it is their lives, not mine. I do my best to fully support them in all aspects of their lives.
It does not change how I feel about our so called leadership, who command these members of my family. I support the troops even when strongly opposing the leaders. Having a standing military is a necessary evil, so to speak, & I support it. I can't support the current way it is being used.
2006-12-14 10:24:41 · answer #6 · answered by bob h 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As a former Marine I would support my child if she wanted to join. (she is only five now) But the military is a great career choice and there is a sense of pride about serving our great country.
2006-12-14 09:30:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My boys knew I was proud to serve, and I discussed the issue but didn't encourage or discourage. It's a complicated choice, and I left the decision to them.
2006-12-14 11:50:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't support them until they were 21 and more informed and educated to make the decision. I especially wouldn't want them to enlist with the commander-in-chief that we have now because he doesn't accept the advice of his generals but the advice of civilians who have never served in the military.
2006-12-14 09:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Raven 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would if I had any Sons and Daughters. BTW, The Armed Forces of the USA do not take children, just young Men and Women. Thank You!!!!
2006-12-14 09:35:58 · answer #10 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hah, well, according the contitution here, everyone is obliged to help in a time of national crisis, and males receive compulsory military training.
I guess this is then why my country is so much greater than the US? ;)
Of course, the amount of people enlisting is always a good indicator how badly the economy is doing, so good for you if a lot of people enlist out of their free will.
2006-12-14 09:34:34 · answer #11 · answered by dane 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋