Posted on Jun 7, 2015
Would anyone encourage their kids to join the service?
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Yes though I wouldn't encourage her to serve an entire career due to the proposed (and most likely to pass) changes to the military retirement system. It's still a good way to learn a trade, make good money with great benefits and get your education paid for.
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Absolutely not. They are way too smart and have way more opportunities in life.
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CW2 Stephen Pate
I don't mean that at all Sir, just not gonna send MY best and brightest into the fray. I know what I've been through and I'd rather they didn't go through those same things.
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1LT William Clardy
Not to be rude or disrespectful, CW2 Stephen Pate, but if not yours, then whose would you send?
(Please be aware that I also used to ask my wife a similar question, only with a first-person plural possessive instead of second-person)
(Please be aware that I also used to ask my wife a similar question, only with a first-person plural possessive instead of second-person)
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CW2 Stephen Pate
No disrespect taken Sir, its just me being selfish. The military just isn't getting mine. Even if they wanted to I would do everything to block it. In a perfect world nobody would have to do this. I hope that makes sense. Its not my job parent the world, just mine and this is what I say as the parent of mine. I'll dodouble careers before I let that happen.
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1LT William Clardy
Understood, CW2 Stephen Pate, and much more coherent than most of the responses I get from parents when I ask that.
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No, I will not encourage my children to join the military. If they choose to join I will tell them as much as I can't compare them for the BS that they will have to do it!
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Yes. I cannot defend saying that a job/career in the service is not a good thing as myself, my father, both grandfathers, a slew of uncles and cousins, great-grandfathers and so on have all served. We have been in the Army, Army Air Corps, Air Force, Marines and Navy and served as typists, riflemen, band member, nuclear engineer, commo officer, to name a few. They served in all wars/conflicts from WWI until today. There have been many different presidents, members of congress, policies, laws and opinions during that time and we all turned out well.
None of us has been worse for wear. As long as they join with the ideal that it is professional and not personal. This is a calling as much as a job. They call it the 'service' for a reason.
None of us has been worse for wear. As long as they join with the ideal that it is professional and not personal. This is a calling as much as a job. They call it the 'service' for a reason.
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Only as officers. I love being an NCO. But if my kids wanted to join, I would encourage them to be something that would be beneficial in the long run.
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I will let my child decide on their own. I will not even plant that seed. I will then explain the pros and cons.
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Yes, you can become part of something bigger than yourself! The GI bill has been a road to a better life for many of us. My parents could not pay for my education, the GI bill and the Army college fund made that dream come true for me. I have yet to earn an actual degree because I have changed professions so many times but I have enough credit hours for one degree.
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In a Heartbeat. No matter the branch it makes you a better person, enables so many opportunities, and allows you to serve your country.
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I've never encouraged nor discouraged my son in regards to the military. He's been in JROTC by choice, and tells me he is enlisting after he graduates next year.
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SGT Tresa Silva-Rooks
I listen to what my son says. His decision. My daughter joined right after her high school graduation.
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My son is currently a 12B in the 101st. It is a way for him to get into USMA (he is a lot smarter than me).
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