Letter to son in Army Basic?

Question

I would like to write a letter to my son in Army Basic with simple yes/no or fill in the blanks kind of questions. Any Idea's?

I gave the wrong impression. The letter is for him to send back to me. A simple questionaire so that I know what is going on. He hates to write.

I wanted it to be light and funny.. something like
1.Phase 1:
a.It was awesome, I love the Army
b.It was not as hard as I thought, but I’m sore as hell!
c.It was way hard, I wish there was a bell!!
d.All of the above, I love my mother!!
Maybe I'll reconsider my idea. Thanks!!

Answer 1

THIS IS COMING FROM A SOLDIER THAT IS CURRENTLY DEPLOYED. TO BE HONEST ANYTHING FROM HOME IS GREAT. AND TRUST ME HE WILL WRITE BACK. I SAID THE SAME THING AND NOW I WRITE HOME ALMOST ONCE A WEEK EVEN IF ITS JUST A BUNCH OF THOUGHTS ON PAPER. BUT YOU SEEM TO BE ON THE RIGHT TRACK.

Answer 2

No just send him a regular letter with a stamped post card enclosed he may not write back but let that be his call, he is turning the corner to manhood now, he has to own it. as the guy above wrote this is a hard time those letters and the crumbs that were cookies that I shared after the 4 week were priceless. Every push up I did for mail I would gladly have doubled, the only thing he has right now are mail and meals to look foward to daily. This is where a man learns respect or the price of quitting.
I wish him the best with his new military career.

Answer 3

Don't do that. A letter from home is the most exciting thing for him right now. When all the soldiers get together for mail call and to hear your name being called out is real special. Just don't scent them with anything, don't send him any gift packages because in basic training they are not allowed to received until almost the last two weeks. When he gets to AIT then he can receive packages. Don't forget to go to his graduation from basic, it is a very important for you to see him after all the training he has been doing. The change in him will be awesome. Good Luck to your soldier and to your family.

Answer 4

If your son does not like to write, there are other options. Send him a prepaid telephone card, or a prepaid cellphone. Send him a letter writing kit, with pre-addressed, stamped envelopes and paper. Set up an e-mail account - he may have access to a computer at a local PX/BX or library or rec center.

But from personal experience, I have to agree with some of the other posters - when in Basic Training, nothing makes the day quite like a happy, chatty letter from home. On the flip side - nothing is sadder than the soldier that never receives anything from home.

During the Christmas season one year, my mother mailed me a green felt christmas tree about 12 inches high and 6 inches wide, with all sorts of decorations and trim glued to the felt - I carried that little christmas tree with me for years, rolled up in a cardboard tube - and every year I'd tape it to my barracks wall, and think of home.

Answer 5

If you want your son to be popular in Basic Training, send cookies, or something similar to the whole platoon (include the Drill Sergeant). Be patriotic. Thank them for their service to our country, and let them know you stand behind them. Whatever you do, don't send anything you don't want everyone else to know, and don't baby him. A lot of the time mail is opened in front of a group so no silly cards or perfumes (you don't want to make him the butt of any jokes). He will write you when he has the chance. Just remember this is his "Rambo" time. He has to look good in front of the other soldiers. No fill in the blanks, its kind of goofy. Basic is a short 8 weeks (or 16 if it is OSUT), but that is just a short camping trip. He'll be home on leave before you know it. Then you can ask him whatever you want. Hooah!!!

Answer 6

I was in basic training back in 1991 and I was so eager to hear about what was going on at home. Spend your time filling him in on the news around town. Include news clippings, notes from friends. Tell him what people are saying about him. Make him feel proud. He's going through something rough right now and hearing words of encouragement will help him get through it. He's missing you so much...let him know he's missed too. If he has a pet..tell him how the pet is without him. The smallest things you aren't thinking about telling him will make a world of difference in his days.

Answer 7

He has time to write.a letter from home should not be an inquisition...tell him what is going on in the family and neighborhood. Letters from home are the most sought after items for any military person. Reassure him of your love and how proud of him you are. Give him positve moral support..Keep his emotional level high.

Answer 8

well, i disagree with the other posters. I think it would be cute and funny :) they need everything they can get to make thier days a little lighter. My suggestion would be to write a regular "supportive, i love you, etc" letter and toss that in there too with a little joke about how you're giving him a quiz of your own, minus the PT :)

also, as a sidenote, i mailed jokes in almost every letter to my bf, and he loved it, they need all they can get to bring smiles to their days :)

Answer 9

provide it some days. He hasn't started worry-unfastened yet. he's in reception. it fairly is a few days of hurry up and wait, uniform concern, actual tests, place of work work, extra place of work work, and extra place of work work. he will then flow to his worry-unfastened preparation unit and from there he would be waiting to jot all the way down to you along with his everlasting handle. meanwhile, he;s great.! he's assembly his new acquaintances, human beings he would be with via all of worry-unfastened preparation.i comprehend as discern you're nervous approximately him, yet , look at it this style. He has the completed united states of america military looking after him..

Answer 10

well I have an idea, write the letter and tell him your proud of him... then knowing he might not have time to write back, write a fill in the blank letter for him to send back to you.... Example
Hey Mom it___________ basic has been well_____________ I can't wait till________________________ .... you get my drift.... and send a pre stamped and addressed envelope to put it back in leave some extra lines for him to add anything, it takes the pressure off of letter writing, my friend would send me letters like that so she could get mail and it wouldn't take to much of my time!