My dad is in the army so every five years we have to move to a new house. I've moved around already 8 times. I'm getting so tired of it, and pus my dad is signing up to be in the army another 10 years before he'll retire. My question is why do we have to move every five years or so?
2007-08-25 06:55:17 · 12 answers · asked by Babe Gurl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
It is all part of military advancement and that is just how it works.
2007-08-25 07:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by dadcat00759 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me it sucks to move a lot. My family moved every single year and my family was not military, but just insane. There is no telling what will happen for your dad in next ten years. Just be sure to utilize some of the counseling services to help you adjust as well as you can with every move. In current times, you can still keep in touch with your friends using messenger and webcams. Internet and email are a lot better than snail mail so be glad you have the opportunity not to lose ALL of your friends when you move.
Good luck.
2007-08-25 07:02:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You move around because your father is in the Army, and when your parents are in the military, the whole family is likewise subject to militarylike mobilization from time to time. I was a military brat coming up as well, and I can relate to feeling out of place every so often (usually everytime I got settled in with a group of friends that understood me, damn if it wasn't time to go again). I didn't like those dynamics one bit, but over time I realized I was a good deal smarter (or more worldly) than my peers in general; being well-travelled has certain benefits particularly as you get older when it comes to relating to a diverse group of people. Just recognize that your story is still being written right now. There are somethings about military life that are truly painful, and you're tasked with making sacrifices for your father's job in ways most kids never have to think about. But there are benefits too, and soon you will see them as clearly as you see the downsides. Trust me. (By the way, when I became an adult I enlisted in the Marine Corps, effectively becoming a second-generation military family myself. I got out after 8 years once my first daughter was born because I didn't really want her trying to negotiate that type of existence), but it is a noble way of life and I commend all of you for your sacrifice in defense of all of our way of life. Your dad couldn't do it alone! Thanks.
2007-08-25 07:29:50 · answer #3 · answered by Captain S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel, my mother isn't in the army but we move like every two or three years. I've had three elementary schools, two middle schools, and three high schools. I just moved to my own apartment a few months ago.
Sometimes if you're in the army, your father might get stationed to different areas in the country. Most of the time, he has to obey the orders, even if he doesn't like it. If you're really concerned why don't you talk to him about it?
2007-08-25 07:03:05 · answer #4 · answered by poeticjustice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is in the Army and so he will have to go where the Army tells him to go. It is not easy, but you have to look at the positive things. You are seeing different parts of the country, meeting new people and are learning to be adaptable. With todays modern methods of communication you can keep up with your friends with email, MYspace etc..... Have you talked to him about your feelings, maybe he can ask to be extended at his present assignment.
2007-08-25 07:13:32 · answer #5 · answered by Beatrice C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, his job requires him to move. If your getting tired of moving, talk to your dad about this. It must be hard for you, moving away from friends. Anyway, tell your dad that you don't like moving, you don't like leaving friends, you don't like getting used to a whole new neiborhood.
2007-08-25 07:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, it might have something to do with promotions. When my father was a park ranger, we had to move every time he was given a promotion. Your housing is aparently on a base, I'm guessing, in which case you're assigned to it. I really don't think you have to necessarily move so often.
2007-08-25 07:02:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that must be difficult to do but people who grow up as 'army brats' tend to be more well-rounded than other people and quite a few of them grow up to be famous.
Look up Bryan Adams, Michael J. Fox amongst others.
2007-08-25 07:02:29 · answer #8 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because a soldier can only stay in one duty station for so long, usually 3 years. and when he moves, his family moves with him.
2007-08-25 07:18:32 · answer #9 · answered by God's favorite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats the military. I know its hard on the kids but until the services come up with a better deal it will be that way
2007-08-25 07:05:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my darling you do not know about army if you didnt move from old place your death is happen on same time if you need one men protection don't worry i am hear
2007-08-25 07:07:26 · answer #11 · answered by arun_389c4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋