i know he's old enough now to make his own decisions, but i still care about him alot. i don't want him to go, but i'm not going to hinder him . but i still don't know how i am going to be able to cope with this. any mothers in the same predicament?
2007-03-12 09:56:31 · 12 answers · asked by luv my kids nasty comm. unwanted 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
if he goes in to service now the chances of death are VERY high. he will be shipped to Iraq with no more than the clothes on his back and a gun in his hand. I know people who have said that the Iraqi PRISONERS have better living conditions than 90% of the solderers. I know 8 solderers who went to iraq, 2 came home, 5 died, and 1 is still there. I know he is old enough to choose for himself. but beg him to think about it fully before he makes his choice.
oh and the person who said that driving a car is more dangerous than war. WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM? you are a hundred times more likly to die (if you are in the millitary) in this war than you are driving a car.
you can thumbs down all you like. I happen to watch the news, read gov reports, and follow events. if he goes to war most liklly he will DIE. and the fact that 3 of my good freinds no longer have a father, and one kid I know lost BOTH his parents. and only 1/4 of the deaths US troops have been reported because of bush.
2007-03-12 10:17:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 8⤋
Let him go. Actually he doesn't need your permission. I know it sounds harsh, but it's the truth. Just let him know you support him and love him. My brother and husband both went in before they were 18. I was in the military and both my parents are military officers. If my kids want to sign up, I'll be right there beside them. All you can do is support them. We all have our fears right now, but it won't last. Why don't you want him to go? Because of Iraq? What does he want to do in the military? Who knows - he may never even make over there. The military is just another job that moves around a lot. If you stand in his way - he will only grow to resent you. Don't let that happen.
2007-03-16 16:03:58 · answer #2 · answered by simplecountry94 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I understand the fear of something happening to him, but you need to focus on the fact that you raised a man (that is the goal isn't it after all) Be a proud military momma. Start stocking up on sweatshirts with the logo for the branch he has chosen, look into personalized license plates and buy a flag to fly from your front porch. Thats what he needs from you.
2007-03-14 12:09:22 · answer #3 · answered by I love sushi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, enlist in what?
It's okay EXCEPT for the Marines. My stepfather is in the Marines. He was stationed at Camp Foster, Okinawa, JP, and now he's in Iraq.
2007-03-12 19:52:30 · answer #4 · answered by Sean 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He is 19. He is old enough to chose what he wants. I know this is a hard choice for you to accept. My son is 15 and is in ROTC and the gaurd. He plans to join the air force after graduation.
2007-03-12 17:04:19 · answer #5 · answered by tammer 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
im not a mother but my mom is and my brother went into the army two or three years ago. the army really changed him. seriously. just be proud. it's a chance of a lifetime.
2007-03-12 17:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by that_cool_chic 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can tell u that I told my only son that if he wanted to join it would be over my dead body.I mean I believe in fighting for your country but this is not our fight anymore.So u might want to tell him all the reasons why he shouldn't join right now. I see our young people over there as sitting ducks. I wish u all the luck cuz you'll need it.Good luck
2007-03-12 18:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by sweet_thing_kay04 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i think you should admire him for wanting to serve his country and better himself. just because someone is in the military it does not increase their chances of fatality. in fact you have higher chance of death behind the wheel of your car than in the military. it just so happens you hear more about the war than you do about car accidents. you cope by being proud of him and not fearing the worst.
Hey Bakesome you idiot. i am in the military and specialize in statistics. quit buying the propaganda. most young soldiers die when returning home from war.......how.....in there cars or motorcycles. your chances are not any higher in Iraq than right here at home. it is just more publicized. do the math before you try to argue with me. this is what i do for a living.
2007-03-12 17:02:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
What is it your afraid of? That he will no longer be under your control, that he'll be far from home or that he'll be sent to fight in Iraq? Address this with him. I think its great that he is willing to enlist when so many others are not out of fear of being sent over to Iraq. At some point you have to cut the cord you raised him to be a good human being now let him give back to his country if thats what he wants
2007-03-12 17:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by texas_angel_wattitude 6 · 0⤊ 5⤋
You've raised a good boy and should be proud of him for wanting to do this. If anything, he will become even better! Just be there for him, love him and support him, that's the best thing. :)
2007-03-12 17:05:44 · answer #10 · answered by punkin_eater26 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No....but my husband is active duty Army - and my 16 yo says he's going to enlist.
I'd tell him that you are PROUD Of them yet scared....he is a man - talk to him like one!
Tell him please that I'm proud of him! Be proud of yourself as well....you've raised a fine boy!
2007-03-14 11:20:18 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋