2007-02-11 11:50:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
No it is not an offensive term. Army Brat, Military Brat, and Base Brat are all common terms to describe kids that grow up on Military Bases. I spent most of my school years on military bases and we used this all the time to describe ourselves... hell, our parents used it on us! It is kinda a term of endearment for a culture that civie street wouldn't understand.
2007-02-14 11:21:46 · answer #1 · answered by Haggy Baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Air Force brat & proud of it!
We use that term when we talk to each and when we describe ourselves to other. I've never found it offensive in any way.
Hope this helps.
2007-02-11 13:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by Marjorie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think the term "army brat" is any more offensive than "preacher's kid" or "teacher's kid".
A "brat" is a spoiled or ill-mannered child. Anyone's child, even the local butcher's, can be a "brat".
2007-02-11 12:03:51 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is. It is a term used to imply that children of Army Officials don't have concequented behavior. Most believe that we can do whatever we want and not have to face it. That is completly untrue. Children of Military Officials actually have more harsh consequences than the rest. It is kind of like being the preacher's kids, what is expected of us is higher than that of "normal" kids.
2007-02-11 12:06:04 · answer #4 · answered by beverlynarconon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
all it means is that you grew up in the army. your dad or mom was in the army so the kids are often called army brats. my dad was in the air force so im an air force brat bc i grew up in the air force. its nothing bad. and its not offensive.
2007-02-11 12:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by dannyj_123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not that I know of. I hear people describe themselves thus all the time. Plus, I don't see that it's listed as a pejorative term at dictionary.com.
2007-02-11 11:56:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im not in the army, so its not offensive to me, and to them its a term of endearment, they are proud of it.
2007-02-11 11:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by tomhale138 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i wouldn't think so i've been called one for years and i've never been offended by it...
2007-02-15 05:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by dark_angel_5258806 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thank you for the replies, very much appreciated.
2016-08-23 17:45:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋