Posted on Apr 13, 2015
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Brat medal
I recently found this and was wondering how many of you have seen this.
Should we be honoring the Children of Soldiers by presenting this to them in some form or another? be it a painting, pin, or whatever?

https://www.bratpin.com/
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PO3 Tanis Huston
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As a Marine Corp brat, I don't think that it would have meant as much as when my dad would take me to the morning PT. Or taking me to command functions. I am all for rewarding our little ones for the sacrifices they make while we are in but I think is a personal choice from the parent in a way that is best fitting for that particular dynamic between them.
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Another great answer. Thank You for the response.
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I have to honets say I have never seen this award. I'm sure that it would go in the bottom of a drawer like most things given to children.
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You are absolutely correct. This generation does not take much value in many things. it is not something spectacular but still worth exhibit. I am sure some still would though.
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I really don't know. Is it necessary? Probably not. Is it a fun, harmless way to recognize your kids for the hardships they endure in a military family? Probably so. My only real question is...Is this a retroactive award? I was a military brat and didn't get one...
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After reading about it, it seems as though it was initiated in 2009.
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