What would you say if your High School aged son/daughter told you they saw a recruiter in school and they may be interested in enlisting?

First I would be in shock to know I have kids. Besides that, it would have been a discussion they had with me long before they ever got approached by a recruiter, especially if I was still in the military. I think a college degree is getting washed up like a high school education, therefor having on the job experience is much better in my opinion. As long as my son or daughter is looking at joining a career field that has job potential after the military I would fully support his or her decision. There is nothing against CMF that don't offer anything outside the military, the Army needs them but not from my family.

I'd be proud and gratified. It would mean that somehow, despite all my shortcomings as a human being and a parent, I somehow instilled in them the knowledge that there is something greater than themselves. Something worth sacrificing for.

Good. But don't take the so called first page job. Damn guidance counselors