And after that experience yesterday, I cannot get it out of my head. My son is training and hoping to join the Royal Marines later this year. He knows how I feel, all parents know how I feel but he could get hit by a bus tomorrow so I need to be positive for him and support him as it is what he has always wanted. How do I turn this around, how do I show that I am pleased for him and proud.
2007-01-15 20:12:13 · 15 answers · asked by Andrea 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The world is in trouble. Terrorist organizations have been gaining in strength for decades unchecked. Poor Israel was often left to fend them off alone.
Your son is among those who will bring us a bright future with considerably less violence. It might be hard now, but just think of what it would be like to live in fear of terror attacks on a far larger scale?
I think you know in your heart that if the US and UK and other allies were to quit now, the terrorists win and none of your children or grandchildren will live normal lives.
2007-01-15 23:02:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No! but I have had to tell kids that their mum is dead and it is was one of the worst experiences I have ever had. I would assume that the feelings were the same although no parent should outlive their children!
This is a difficult one and the strength from you, deep down inside is the only way to put on a brave face on it! You don't have to show him how proud you are of him - just tell him ONCE face to face! Tell him you love him and that he must be careful and look after himself!
He'll get the message!
2007-01-15 20:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My wife thinks about this everyday,
i am presently back from Iraq,
i tell her not to worry,
and dont worry about your son
we are 1 big family out there and look after each other
at the end of the day its our jobs,and we knew the risks we we signed up
ive only got 4 months left and then im out
14 years is a long time
but hey im still alive
good luck to your son and dont worry
2007-01-15 20:33:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a military mom and my son is going to IRAQ next week!! We can not help being scared for our children and all we can do is pray for their safety and let them know how proud we are of them!! Sometimes we just have to let our emotions show because we are the parents and we try not to think of the worse that could happen ,but it is hard when you see it on the news every day!!! JUST KEEP PRAYING AND GOD BLESS & WATCH OVER US ALL!!!!!!
2007-01-15 23:58:16 · answer #4 · answered by linda bug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure that you tell him you are proud and love him - and do it as often as you can.
As you say it's more likely to die in other ways - you should focus on the good that he will do, and that is done every day by our forces. I'm sure there is support available for parents in your position.
2007-01-15 21:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by chillipope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I want to 1st thank you for supporting your son and his commitment. You are right, life is very short and yes I have seen a mother be told her son has been killed. It was our best friends son. It was very hard on all of us. But I can tell you it is very honoring to know that your son was killed in the line of duty verses being killed by a drunk driver. I have a son and a daughter in the Air Force and I can tell you I could handle losing them in the line of duty easier than I could being killed by a drunk driver or murdered on the streets of US. So just be supportive and be proud for what he is doing. It makes me so proud to have these young kids volunteer to support and defend their countries! Again thank you and bless him!
2007-01-16 01:23:59 · answer #6 · answered by tbird 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
That is the most terrible and dreaded experience any mother could have. I could not show support my heart would die at that moment if I heard my son wanted to do that. You must be a very brave mother.
2007-01-15 20:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-31 06:02:14 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to think of it in a positive light. the fact that as stated in the recruitment campaign advert that 99% of the population need not apply and that it takes a special person to that very special job. if it's what he wants just be proud and encourage him, as i'm sure you already are.
ps these blokes take alot of money to train and are a valuable asset to the goverment. they don't put them at risk unless they have to
2007-01-15 20:23:48 · answer #9 · answered by Troubled Joe(the ghost of) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must be out of your mind with worry. i am not religious but this is what i believe...when its your day to die, its your day, if you are crossing the road, at work,in a war zone, out shopping, whatever, you have no control over it. so dont waste too much time fretting over it and spoiling what time you do have, be that a day ,a year, 50 years. hope this helps :-)
2007-01-15 20:21:18 · answer #10 · answered by ginger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋