Should we make it compulsory for 16-18 yr olds to spend 12 months doing military service? Would this instill more discipline into the youth of today and make them identify more with the country they live in?
2007-02-23 04:14:02 · 18 answers · asked by Prince 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes i agree with that
In addition , A further year of ;
compulsery vocational training ( a trade)
would be of great help, in giving youngsters
confidence and future job opportunities.
The people who do not wish ,to continue into the armed services , after initial training
could go on to other vital services
fire service, ambulance service , nursing . , farming engineering etc
The 16-18 year olds must be well cared for, properly fed and clothed and housed.
they will be respected citezens ,given the chance,.
to prove what they are made of .
Far too many kids are allowed to drift ,
with no direction and no hope .( at that age )
No wonder they drift into drink , drugs and worse
All this would cost a lot of money,
Good results nationally ,would be money well spent ,for the future of this country
>^,,^<
2007-02-23 05:18:24 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a two year stint in the army would be good for the male youth of this country, they could use all that aggression in working out, and training (only going on active service if signing for it), and many will feel they are more a part of this country than outsiders. It would be a way of gaining self respect and with that pride in themselves.
2007-02-23 12:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by LondonNick 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YES YES YES
Im a soldier just back from my 4th Tour of Iraq
and i think it would teach the youth of Today a good lesson in Life
I have 2 and a half months left in HM FORCES
But 15 years is enough for anybody
Some of the things I`ve seen, i cant even tell my own wife about!!!
But what the hell
GREAT PENSION
2007-02-23 12:33:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Not for all of them-just the troublesome ones. Kids that cause trouble, get ASBO's etc should be made to do national service. The discipline would do them good.
2007-02-23 12:28:13 · answer #4 · answered by mallybb298 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it should be 100% compulsory.
Perhaps if they are unemployed for 6-12 months after leaving education.
And in case you're wondering, yes, even those on a gap year.
2007-02-23 12:19:37 · answer #5 · answered by DanRSN 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes but for 6 months instead of 12.
2007-02-23 12:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by xamethystx 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Some years back I would have disagreed. Now, with the failure of family (except in Eastenders) to control their offspring, it probably is one of the better ideas proposed so far.
2007-02-23 12:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by michael w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the youth of today would learn a lot about tolerance and respect ... bring it back !
2007-02-23 12:25:53 · answer #8 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes i definatly agree teenagers with no prospects who are just lounging around should either have to go into further education or go into national service
2007-02-23 20:52:26 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥Cat Lady♥♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should be compulsory for anyone that has refused to work or to some criminals that also dont have permenant employment.
2007-02-23 12:22:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋