In the last month, my DS, and us have been talking to recruiters. Army was first. The Marines were just this past Saturday.
I am fairly certain at this point in his last portion of his Jr. year in high school that he will choose a branch of the military. I am so torn about his choice. I feel that in MANY ways the military will be good for him. Why, you ask? I will tell you. I think he needs some strict discipline. I think that kind of experience, would make him grow as a person. I think that it is a good choice for him because he is not exactly sure of what he wants to do (career wise) after high school. Those are all very good reasons.
Here is what IS SO hard as a mom...and you mothers, wives, etc of those close to you in the military....IT is so hard to even picture a child having to go into a danger zone...in any country.
All of that being said, we have told the boy that ultimately, it is HIS choice. He is going to PT with the Marines today. I am also very proud of him to weigh all of his options. This is a odd change for me, because in the past my DS's thought process was very impulsive. It makes me happy that he stated, that he still wants to talk to both the Army, and Marine recruiter a number of more times, AND that he is going to talk to other kids in PT to get their point of view.
Although, I, and his step dad were at the Marine meeting on Sat...we just sat back and watched the process. It was interesting, but REALLY hard for me to let him speak for himself.
I will back him no matter what he chooses. I am impressed with my DS, to take responsibility for his future, and for him to really put it through a thought process.
I am fairly certain at this point in his last portion of his Jr. year in high school that he will choose a branch of the military. I am so torn about his choice. I feel that in MANY ways the military will be good for him. Why, you ask? I will tell you. I think he needs some strict discipline. I think that kind of experience, would make him grow as a person. I think that it is a good choice for him because he is not exactly sure of what he wants to do (career wise) after high school. Those are all very good reasons.
Here is what IS SO hard as a mom...and you mothers, wives, etc of those close to you in the military....IT is so hard to even picture a child having to go into a danger zone...in any country.
All of that being said, we have told the boy that ultimately, it is HIS choice. He is going to PT with the Marines today. I am also very proud of him to weigh all of his options. This is a odd change for me, because in the past my DS's thought process was very impulsive. It makes me happy that he stated, that he still wants to talk to both the Army, and Marine recruiter a number of more times, AND that he is going to talk to other kids in PT to get their point of view.
Although, I, and his step dad were at the Marine meeting on Sat...we just sat back and watched the process. It was interesting, but REALLY hard for me to let him speak for himself.
I will back him no matter what he chooses. I am impressed with my DS, to take responsibility for his future, and for him to really put it through a thought process.
1 comment:
Airforce is a safe bet.. most likley will not see any hot zone action
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