Would you ever encourage your child to join the military right now?

Answer 1

As a mother NO. But living near fort campbell and seeing how grown up some of these guy have become because they join then yes. But no mother wants to see there kid off to war not knowing if they will ever see them again or if they will even get a body back if something happens to there kid. Most men that answer this question would say yes. They dont have that bond with the child like a mother does. I would not tell my child they could not join. If that is there dream or if that is what they think they need to do then that is up to them but i would not encourage it or tell my child they better or else.

Answer 2

First of all, a "child" can not join. You need to separate your feeling of possessiveness over "your" child with the fact that a person 18 and older is considered an adult and joining the military is their choice.

If you are talking about kids under 18, who are considered children, would you suggest to them they join? It depends upon their interest. In San Francisco they have closed down all the JR. ROTC units at their high schools as a liberal communities desire to NOT encourage kids to join.

In Texas and Nevada, the JR ROTC programs are very popular, as a collective conservative view that the military is necessary in order to preserve a free union.

Now as to my child, SHE has been in JR ROTC for 2.5 years and probably will go for 3. If she is invited back for a 4th year, she will probably do it. However right now she has no desire to join the military despite the ROTC experience or the fact both her parents are retired USAF officers.

If she shows a desire to join I certainly am not going to discourage her. I found my service to my country a very rewarding experience form an emotional and intellectual viewpoint. I do not think 4 years in service would do her any harm and may shake out of her that liberal view point that others should pull the load, and not her.

Answer 3

My son wants to follow in my footsteps and join the Air Force. Of course, I told him to go to college, get his degree, and join as an officer!! But, the AF has done SO much for me, I don't have the space to write it all out. If he were to join, he would be an adult, and free to make his own decisions. And, that is basically why we are all in the military. To defend our freedoms, free will, and the right of choice. Even if you may not agree with me, I still will defend your right to voice your opinion to the death.

Answer 4

of route i ought to. extra then 1/2 of my relatives has served contained in the military considering WWII to the conflict on the instantaneous. I see no longer something incorrect with the tutorial that you isn't able to receive everywhere else. making a occupation out of it is going to also help those who are not privileged sufficient to flow to tremendous universities. it really is all component to being an American. If each and each and every of the father and mother of the adult adult males and women individuals that're police officials or hearth warring parties inspire their little ones to do something else, basically imagine of the chaos shall we be in. of route any respectable determine ought to worry their baby going into wrestle, yet notwithstanding any occupation except sitting in the back of a table is risky. it really is basically existence. If all of us took the threat-free direction in existence, then shall we all be status in a field dropping acid, and having humorous names like moonbeam and sunchild. enable's settle for it human beings issues are not getting any extra positive in this international. ought to you truly the little ones of the destiny be prepared or unprepared for what's to come back.

Answer 5

I agree with SFC Ollie. I, too, served 22 years in the military. Plus, one son served 4 years with the Army, another is active duty Navy, and a third served 7 years with the Navy and is currently serving with the Army in Iraq. I am very proud of them all for serving their country.

Chief Petty Officer
U.S. Navy, Retired
1968-1990

P.S. - Thank you for your service SFC.

Answer 6

If he or she is old enough to join the military they are NOT kids but young adults, and yes, I would encourage them if its what they want to do.

Answer 7

Not only would I encourage my son to enlist in the military, I am going to be personally administering the Oath of Enlistment when he departs for RTC in 9 days.

Answer 8

Yes by all means, I served this country for 22 years on active duty, I would not only recommend it to my children but I have.

There is nothing wrong with serving your country, especially in time of war. Its called patriotism.

And for those of you who say you do not want your children in the military today; well don't worry there are enough young patriots signing up everyday,

Your kids don;t have to.

Answer 9

Yes I would. The military gives good benefits to young people just starting out in the world. I think it would start in a good direction. Of course I would panic if he went to war (I'm his mother), however his grandparents both were in Vietnam, my husband and I both did Iraq. So I know he would survive.

Answer 10

Yes. There are many positives to military service.