HELP!!!!! My son says he wants to join the US Military when he turns 17!!!!!!

[Kirnwaffen]

Make damn sure he finishes high school. There are far better opportunities both in and out of the military for those who do. After that, let him go. His life, his call. The thing to remember is that he's far more likely to be killed in a civillian environment than a military one. In the military, you've got well trained individuals watching your back. Out on the highway, you're on your own.

[Cyclotron]

I agree, highschool needs to be finished.

Besides that, what exactly is the problem? The US military is an excellent institution, and if he gets into an academy, well, that's some pretty top-quality education.

You should be proud, Tassadar, but it is good to really talk with your son and make sure he is doing this for himself, and has given it thought. If he decides this is the right thing for him, you should support him as soon as he graduates.

[Nubclear]

How much coffee do you drink every day?

Maybe a cup a day.

But.....I may have forgotten to mention I have....OCD

he didn't claim to be a good one.

Your son can always do ROTC as well. Does the high school have a branch?

Unfortunately, no. But we do have a recruiter in the area.....

Did you lie about the financial distress also?

What? No

You are Tiamatting us.

Resisting lust and such.

I live in UTAH When in Rome....

Anyways, even with the war, statistically, I think you are more likely to die in civilian life than in service.

Link?

elijah: Ya know what? I think I'll do that.

Thanks everyone.

[Sava]

Link?

Link for what? It was in an article in today's paper. Only like 150-200 people have died in the military in the past 2 years. I'm not sure of the exact math, but it's a lot less, proportionally, than the civilians that have died.

Note that I'm not specifying a specific cause of death.

[Firelad]

At 15 I wanted to go to the Army too... Combat and all... Now I'm willing to risk maybe a half-year, even a year in prison (or more, who knows?) not to. Although I ofcourse am doing my best to dodge it

[Az]

I think what happened to you is poetic justice, Tassadar.

[Imran Siddiqui]

Azazel: Exactly .

[Nubclear]

Originally posted by Azazel
I think what happened to you is poetic justice, Tassadar.

[Chemical Ollie]

Let him go, just be sure you have a more peaceful President before he does.

[Az]

yes, hold him on a leash until the 04' elections.

Then, as things are looking now, hold him there some more.

[Az]

Seriously, though, that's an interesting dilemma, Tassadar. How's your kid doing at school?

[Panag]

Originally posted by Kirnwaffen
Make damn sure he finishes high school. There are far better opportunities both in and out of the military for those who do. After that, let him go. His life, his call. The thing to remember is that he's far more likely to be killed in a civillian environment than a military one. In the military, you've got well trained individuals watching your back. Out on the highway, you're on your own.

hi ,

why should he , if he can run around in 4-5 years time with a degree from a top us school , ....

those years would be a waste of time , .....

get him to (army) school

have a nice day

[Ted Striker]

You gotta let him go Tass.

He's reaching the age where the only way for him to grow is for Daddy to let him grow up and be a man.

[Panag]

Originally posted by Ted Striker
You gotta let him go Tass.

He's reaching the age where the only way for him to grow is for Daddy to let him grow up and be a man.

hi ,

seconded , and no matter what , always support him (!)

no matter how many times he falls , .....

have a nice day

[chequita guevara]

Originally posted by Kirnwaffen
The thing to remember is that he's far more likely to be killed in a civillian environment than a military one.

Depends on the President. An extremely high number of service personal died during the Reagan administration. IIRC, it was over 19,000. Over eight years with a military of 2.5 million, it's still an extremely high number, considering we were officially at peace. It's a lot harder for the miitary to keep casulaties down when they're secretly at war (not that we'll have to do that anymore).

Tass. Just make sure he graduates from college. Then, as a graduation present (and let him know about this before he enlists), send him to Europe to travel around on his own for a bit.