2007-08-07 13:36:05 · 12 answers · asked by tristan_142003 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
No why would that be a bad thing. Are we saying it is a bad thing for single mom's to get a "regular" full time job. You have to work. Would it be better if you went on welfare?
Besides the deployments, there is nothing wrong with the military. You are doing what you can and what you are doing is being a good example for your child. You are showing them that there are ways to make a living and support your family without sitting on welfare for the rest of your life.
You aren't looking to some man to take care of you and your child, you are trying to do that yourself. What better example for your child to show that even though you are a single parent you are trying to do your best.
Besides there are many single parents in the military just as there are many single parents out of the military.
good luck
2007-08-07 15:10:18 · answer #1 · answered by ckamk1995 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Navy is not the branch I would recoommend for a single parent. You will be placed on sea duty..six months at sea, without the ability to easily contact or come home. You will need to have an outstanding child care plan in place and the person or people will have to be able to raise the child for 6-12 months with little assitance from you on the decision making front. Navy also always get overseas assignments..and often times thier sea duty is based from the overseas spot..so not only would you need someone to care for your child, but you may be half a world away when it needs to happen. Military life is tough on single parents...unpredicatble schedules, frequent moves, childcare issues. See if you can find some single military moms to talk to to get an honest feel for it before you decide.
2007-08-08 01:58:20 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where mrsjvb has gotten her information from, but single parents CAN join the military.
If she decides to join, does she have someone responsible to watch her child while in basic and AIT? She should also have someone that will take her child in case she is mobilized right after training. Keeping in mind, the child's caretaker could have the responsibility of the child for at least 6 months at a time. Our daughter just got out of the Navy and was stationed on a ship. They were deployed a few times for 6 months and went "floating" around quite a bit. She needs to be sure she has a good caretaker.
If she chooses to join, I commend her for doing it with a child. If she has everything in place prior to joining, she will be fine.
2007-08-07 15:53:39 · answer #3 · answered by Diane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it's not all you need to do is sign your children over to a trusted family member to care for them while you are in the military.
mrsjvb: I have to differ with you. I have experienced my daughter joining the Army in august of last year and gaining custody of the children and then delivering them to her duty station just a few short months ago, so they live with her. They are still there with her in Ft. Hood, TX. Further discussion?
2007-08-07 13:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Face it you're trash. Kid out of Wedlock?Please.
You joined the Navy for two reasons,
1) To run away from you responsibilities as a parent.
2)Slut around w/a bunch of single Navy Guys get pregnant and dupe the poor soul into marrying you.
Then you'll have the kid which will prevent you from having to go underway. He'll get deployed, the cycle wil start all over again. Glad to know my tax dollars are being spent for Sailors to have kids & shirk the duties they enlisted for.
Don't buy into that "Oh your bettering yourself" thats a bunch of crap. Your ability to Join the Navy in the 1st place is proof how low the services have gone to recruit people.Amazing
2007-08-07 14:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Why is that a bad thing. You have to know that the child cannot accompany you while you are on a ship. So what will you do with the child.
2007-08-07 13:39:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Single parents MAY NOT ENLIST in the Active Duty military. they may NOT give up custody for the sole purpose of enlisting and they may NOT regain custody at all during their first term of enlistment..anywhere from 2-6 years.
2007-08-07 15:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course not..you are doing something to better yourself and your family. On the contrary its smart of you to do that. You are providing a good stability for your family.
2007-08-07 13:57:47 · answer #8 · answered by Ambitious27 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Who is going to raise the kids?
2007-08-07 13:46:59 · answer #9 · answered by 1st Buzie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a qualified person to look after your kid, sure.
2007-08-07 13:38:59 · answer #10 · answered by Yea Yea 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋