2007-08-30 08:57:17 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
I don't have any children. I have stepchildren. I would support them no matter what they decided they wanted to do.
2007-08-30 09:03:24 · answer #1 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 9⤊ 0⤋
I support my husband being in and I would absolutely support either of my kids if they decided to join....although I'd be more apprehensive about my daughter enlisting. But after they are old enough to sign on the dotted line it's not my place to tell them what to do and there's definetly no "letting" them. Just because they'll always be my babies doesn't mean they won't be adults with minds of their own.
2007-08-30 10:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by . 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely
2007-08-30 19:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by xuliganwhit 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my stepson is in the Army. Have you ever tried to tell an 18 year old what to do? It's like talking to a brick wall. :) There is no letting or not letting by the time they get to that age...
2007-08-30 09:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by mrskerlin 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hello, I'm a disabled American Vet. I do have to say I never got to fight for my country, because they Honorably discharged me on medical reasons. I wanted to fight if I had too, for the
honor of my country and family.
If I had known then what I know now H---LLLLL NO.
night mares, felled marriages, separation from children, for
me it's called PTSD. U DON'T HAVE TO FIGHT TO GET IT.
they denie me compensation for it 30 yrs with it. HEL----
2007-08-30 11:18:11 · answer #5 · answered by honeybear 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I can't say that I would want my child to put himself in danger...however, I can only hope that I brought him up to make informed, responsible decisions. If my child does choose to serve in the military, I would feel a great sense of pride (along with a mother's fear) that he would be willing to selflessly sacrafice his life to ensure we can keep ours. Just as we should be greatful to those who serve now...they are all someone's child...
2007-08-30 09:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by dalenjen 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the child was over 18, there wouldn't be much I could do about it. If they were younger than that, I probably would not. My reason would be that they are still developing their decision making processes and do not realize the gravity of what that decision might entail.
2007-08-30 09:02:32 · answer #7 · answered by PandaJ 3 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Once they are old enough, a parent really has no say. You can educate them on all the aspects of war, and hope they make the right decision. But as far as would I let them if they asked my permission: I'd lock them in their room until the war was over.
2007-08-30 09:04:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is their decision. A personal one at that. I wouldn't like it, but I would support them. A person that joins the military has to have the support of their family and their country to survive. Always support them even if you don't want them to go.
2007-08-30 09:03:41 · answer #9 · answered by laurelbush28762 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
well lets ask this if your child is 18 and they want to join the military do you have the right to stop them from doing it? no you dont they are an adult then and what they believe and what they want to do is up to them you just have to live with their actions. and i served my country so why shouldnt my kids if they wanted to.
2007-08-30 09:03:46 · answer #10 · answered by devin c 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well, if I had a child, yes. but, I as a daughter am in the Navy DEP, and want to serve this country.
2007-08-30 09:21:02 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋