I have a beautiful nineteen year old son. He is the light of my life. There is no cause on Earth that is worth the sacrifice of his life. I would live in bondage forever as long as he lives. I cannot understand women who send their sons out to fight. Is this a sin on my part? I am Irish. Is this a double sin, so? Mind you all, I know that it is not my choice. If he wanted that, he would do it. Mothers don't have a say. but, when he was little, and thought I was a Godess, I told him that war was wrong and he must never kill. There is NOTHING, no cause on this great planet, that is worthy of my son's life. Am I wrong?
2007-06-20 13:46:11 · 31 answers · asked by Rachel Maria 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
My God,Oxymoron, I never intimated that! You think that I think that the people who gave their lives were LESS loved? That is a terrible thought
2007-06-20 14:06:15 · update #1
There's no sin in loving your son - only please don't assume that mothers of soldiers/airmen/seamen love their children any less than you do - as you say, it's not your choice and your son, as an adult, will make his own choices. I think there are very few mothers who willingly "send" their sons to war, they just accept what they have to. I also have a son - and a daughter too - and there is nothing in the world that would be as bad as losing either of them so I understand what you are saying, I just think it's not fair to those who have lost loved ones to presume they weren't loved as much.
2007-06-20 13:53:28 · answer #1 · answered by f0xymoron 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I understand what your feeling, my son died at age 11 in an ATV accident , but getting off the subject I never wanted my son to go to war either , though my husband is all for the war,and wanted our son to join the Marines. Now i know we all die sometime ,some sooner than others , like you said if he wants to go ,let him just pray he does not leave you too soon , But if it happens to be then at least he died a hero , fighting for our country , and not by some silly drunk driver or other freak accident. He will always be your little boy no matter how much he grows.
2007-06-20 13:57:59 · answer #2 · answered by renee m 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a hard question to answer. I agree and disagree with you. I also have a son who is my reason for living. Do I want to see him go to war? Hell no I don't. That is my baby, I want him home where he is safe. But then I think about what if we would have never gone to war. Not just now but in the past. The United States would had never gained its Independance, Black would still be slaves, etc. I don't like war, yes some are pointless, but yet can we really sit back and let terriost attack or threaten or independance. There are many arguments that can go with the question you asked. But from a mothers point of view, I pray to god, my son will never be in those shoes. As a mother we want to protect our children regardless of how old they are.. But when they reach a certain age there is nothing we can do about the decisions they make, except to pray for their safety and health and let them know we love them more than life itself. Regardless, if we like it or not, you need to support your child on the decision he makes. That is the words of myself and my mother. My oldest brother was killed 1 year ago in Iraq. But at least he died knowing we loved him dearly, and we supported his decision. Thats all you can do. Follow this link and maybe it will help. http://www.flashdemo.net/gallery/wake/index.htm
2007-06-20 13:57:06 · answer #3 · answered by Niki L MLT 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a mother who has a son in the Marines, I am very proud of my son and all of the men, women, moms, dads, etc. who are fighting for this country so that I can enjoy the freedom that I have. My son is 24 and he is my only Son, it was his choice, and I support him as well as all the others who are serving and sacrificing for this country. Like you we all think our sons are beautiful, but they grow up to be men, and get lives of their own, you are not going to be the goddess to him, do you have a husband or boyfriend that you can focus on. If there are any military reading this THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO AND MAY GOD TO CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU ALL AND THE FAMILIES
2007-06-20 13:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by pookster4262 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is 17 and this is my biggest fear. I have heard that the draft may be reinstated. My son is so scared and I am scared for him. If he went into this war I think I would lose my mind. All I can say is that I am praying with you and that our boys do not have to face this horror. I am not a religious person but i don't know what else to do. I also have a 13 year old son and I am scared for him too. By the way, I am Irish too.
2007-06-20 13:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is nothing that can compare to a mothers love, however, such strong conviction I am sure only makes him the man he is today...what kind of man he will become in the future depends on the choices he makes as he is challenged with personal responsibility....He having strong conviction over his own life, I am sure would gladly sacrifice his life, even on foreign soil, so that his mother should know that he is the man he always wanted to be.
2007-06-20 13:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Goodspeed 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are a great mother, but let him go, let him become a man and do what he is destined to do. He is entering a war where God help him, it is kill or be killed. Pray for him, all day, that is all you can do. Whether we believe in the cause of war, God has him there in his hand. I pray God brings him and all the other American home soon unharmed. I pray God comforts the families who have lost loved ones. May God comfort you and your family, especially your son, may God protect him.
2007-06-21 04:45:36 · answer #7 · answered by Nickname123 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of a seventeen year old boy who means the world to me (besides his sister). I agree with you and disagree with you. As a mother you never wish nor want harm to come to your children, I am also Irish and pretty pig headed but I am so grateful to all the mothers out there who "allowed" there son or daughter to join the forces to protect myself and my family. Because of them we are in a better place and have freedom that we wouldn't have in other countries. Yes killing another human being is wrong but I see it in another way when it comes to our troops protecting us. NO it's not a sin on your part-you are protecting your child but please don't think that the mother's out there whose son/daughter are out there fighting that this is easy for them. God Bless you for being a great and caring mother and God Bless the mom's out there who have the courage to let their children go off and join the forces.
2007-06-20 13:57:17 · answer #8 · answered by Daisy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not a sin not to want your son to stay out of the war. No one wants to see their child in danger of any kind. To say that there is nothing worth dieing for, well, I don't believe that. I don't happen to think war is one of those things though.
Unfortunately, our kids reach an age where we can't punish them for doing something we don't think they should do. We have to just let them know how much we love them, pray alot for them, and let them go. But that's sure harder to say than it is to do.
2007-06-20 14:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I taught my sons the same thing. I feel the same way. However, my middle son is now in the Navy. I have told him that he has my unconditional love and support, but I can not support the war that "W" decided to start and continues with when it is clearly wrong. He understands this, appreciates it, and loves me no less because of this.
2007-06-20 14:01:19 · answer #10 · answered by starrrrgazer 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋