My daughter is only 3 but say she ways 18 - 19 right now.If she came to me and wanted to join the Army right now I would tell her "we're in the middle of a war right now and I don't supprt the idea of your going to the military"Because that's all I would worry about from then on.If that sounds selfish or whatever to you I really don't care.But what would you tell your son or daughter about it?
2007-01-11 03:48:28 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I have a 17 year old son who has one more year of high school. I am terrified because he has stopped talking about college and watches a lot of political shows these days. I will be very proud of him if he decides he wishes to serve in the military, but I would also be troubled, to say the least, about what he would experience during a war that is failing more every day. It's not selfish that you feel this way about your daughter. I break out in a cold sweat thinking about my son, who is definitely the "hero" type, going to war. He's always been a leader, not a follower, in sports at school and among his friends. I know my son and I know he would be the first to volunteer for dangerous duty. It scares me silly and does that make me selfish? Probably, but again it would be mixed with intense pride. I would tell him he had to follow his heart but I would also be honest with him about my feelings regarding this war. All in all he would be supported and regarded with love and pride in our family. In all good conscience I could never really discourage him from serving his country. I'd just be sure he understood what he was getting into before he enlisted. As long as he understands the weight of his decision, it is his decision to make and myself and his father will support him with pride if he goes that direction.
2007-01-11 04:44:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
My son is 6 and for some reason wants to join the military...maybe because I was in the Navy and he was around it for the first 5 years of his life...I don't know...
But, anyway, he is always talking about wanting to join the Army specifically. I tell him that he is not "allowed" and that I will never support him joining the military. I tell him that the people in charge of the military don't use the military for good reasons and that they are sending our men and women to die for a lie.
I mean I can't really go into too much detail with him as he is only 6, but I do let him know that it's not good what they are doing with our soldiers and marines.
I also tell him that there have been so many people from our family that have served our country thay he doesn't have to. Let someone elses son or daughter go. Preferably those that support this war.
Throughout our family we have always had people serving...we are taking a break.
EDIT FOR SNOW----
I served my country AS A FEMALE....did you? Do not tell me that I don't belong. I served my country and I did my duty!
2007-01-11 04:07:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-12-29 03:11:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently in the Army and have been for the past nine years. I have three children 2 daughters and a son. I would be proud to have them serve as well.
For all of you that say we are at war right now and its not a good time, what do you think the military is for? Really?
2007-01-11 04:03:55 · answer #4 · answered by James B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd tell him that he is free to do as he sees fit, but I'd also ask him questions about his motivation. If he's going to get a good job and college money, I'd suggest other means. If he's going because he believes in this war, I'd think the pod people had replaced my son. If there was a draft, I'd say, "write the day's date in every blank on the sheet, then write the total at the bottom where you're supposed to sign." Worked for Hans Arp, it might work for him!
2007-01-11 04:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by celebduath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him/her that we are at war and we are all in danger now.
Those on the front lines are trying to stop it from coming here.
Pick your job well and I will support you and pray for you.
I have son right now I am talking about joining the military.
My bother was corpsman in Nam and my dad was a corpsman in WWII with Marines. We all know the reality of war and the cost.
I do know what is going to happen if we run away now. 9/11 will look like a firecracker if we don't face the evil now.
Chamberlin was right "We will have peace in our time." but after how many deaths.
2007-01-11 03:56:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have children, but I would have said the same thing before my brother joined. I pleaded with him and cried my eyes out before he signed his papers, so did my grand parents. I didn't understand it at all and I was pissed off at him for a long time while he was at training. But honostly I was extremely proud of him when I saw him graduate and cried and so did my parents. I love to be able to say that my brother is in the military, it's scary and worrying a lot of the time but there's nothing else to describe how proud you can be of them. And if my son or daughter were to join at any age then I would feel the same way, extremely proud for serving for our country.
2007-01-11 04:03:51 · answer #7 · answered by mtoWCS09 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok... so the majority of people on this whole Answers deal are pretty much against war.
So, you're saying you'd wait until a war was over or one wasn't currently going on and then join?
Are you that obtuse that you don't realize the US Military fights in wars and it's kind of our jobs to do as ordered...?
2007-01-11 04:41:03 · answer #8 · answered by The Tin Man 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since I'm in Iraq, I suppose my answer would be that freedom isn't free, and if you intend to enjoy the blessing of it then it's your duty as a citizen to fight to preserve it for the following generations. Since you obviously love your daughter, imagine how you would feel if she had been slaughtered at the World Trade Center by these animals. This is a war for the survival of freedom, and it has only just begun.
2007-01-11 04:22:39 · answer #9 · answered by bd5star 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a daughter who is 1. I would certainly have reservations about it but if she was 18/19, she is an adult and technicaly old enough to make her own decisions.
I would probably have her talk to my dad (her grandpa). He was in Vietnam. He could tell her what the military was like.
But I don't think I would get all hysterical and try to stop her.
2007-01-11 03:53:48 · answer #10 · answered by harrisnish 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋