Would you be proud of your son or daughter if they Joined the Army?

[dcentity2000]

I can't really respond as I have no kids, but I don't think I'd be particularly proud if my son/daughter joined the military. I wouldn't be ashamed either. I'd support them in their dreams as long as they are decent and that's that.



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[Mortimer Mouse2007]

If my son came to me to talk about joining the military I would be extremely upset and do everything in my power to talk him out of it. This would be for entirely selfish reasons. I love my son and wouldn't want him to do anything that might put him in harms way.

That being said I would be VERY proud of him if it were his ultimate decision. We all get to sit here and chit chat about nonsense because men and women have and are dieing for our freedom to do so. It doesn't make any sense for someone to thank someone for their service and in the next breath say it was not needed. The world is a very dangerous place and we sleep comfortably at night because people are willing to do bad things on our behalf. I respect your right to think what ever you want about our military. It is your right. However, I think it is naive to think it is not a needed service or an honorable one.

 

[HomeSweetDisney]

We all get to sit here and chit chat about nonsense because men and women have and are dieing for our freedom to do so. It doesn't make any sense for someone to thank someone for their service and in the next breath say it was not needed. The world is a very dangerous place and we sleep comfortably at night because people are willing to do bad things on our behalf. I respect your right to think what ever you want about our military. It is your right. However, I think it is naive to think it is not a needed service or an honorable one.

ITA. Especially with the bolded line. That's such a condescending attitude to take, IMO. "Thanks for your help but it really wasn't needed." I'm sure that makes the military men and women just feel great.

 

[Amlee]

I would be very disapointed. I thought that we taught them better than that. At least under the administration. Under a different administration I'd be better with this. At this point now they would just be cannon fodder for Bush.

No matter the administration, when you sign up. You sign up knowing that war (justified or not) is possible.

 

[mom2my3kids]

I would be very proud, but I would be worried about them..

 

[HOGFAN]

Absolutely, scared but proud

 

[Tybug]

So to those that said no way under "this" administration... what about if it were 10 years ago? Before Iraq? 10 years from now... if we are out of where we are now? Is the military good enough to put your sons and daughters through college but just as soon as there is a chance they would have to go to war(any war) then it's a brainwashing institution???

I agree with the other poster that says why wait for the mass exidous to Canada... go now! You have the right and that option... thanks to the U.S. Military!

And to answer the original question, yes! I'd be one of the proudest parents around!!!

 

[catsrule]

yes, I would be very proud.

 

[stenickar]

I am very proud of my 20yo Marine. He has known since he was 12 that he wanted to join the military. He chose the Marines for the discipline and honor that the corps is known for. He could be called up to go to Iraq in December.(He was injured before his unit deployed 18 months ago,they are home now) I can not imagine discouraging his dream of serving his country. He has always been a patriotic citizen. He participated in Civil Air Patrol and JROTC from the time he was 11 until he graduated high school. He actually joined the Marine reserves on his 17th birthday. His father and I had to sign for him to be able to join.
I will always worry about him no matter where he is or what he is doing. A year ago he had a friend who had an extra motorcycle that he let my ds drive. Now if I could stop him from doing anything, it would be not driving that!!!! I told him not to tell me when he was out riding it because I would worry the whole time until I heard from him again. I take comfort in my faith and know that we all have a time and date that we will leave this earth, and move on to Heaven. Hopefully it won't be for a long time.
I am very grateful to all of the veterans who have served this country and give us the right to be able to have this discussion.

 

[sha_lyn]

So to those that said no way under "this" administration... what about if it were 10 years ago? Before Iraq? 10 years from now... if we are out of where we are now? Is the military good enough to put your sons and daughters through college but just as soon as there is a chance they would have to go to war(any war) then it's a brainwashing institution???

Not to even mention the fact that a Dem restarted registration for the draft over 25 yrs ago (carter) and it is a Dem congressman that keep introducion a draft bill. Sorry folks, as much as you want to hate our president and blame him for everything, those are 2 things you can't blame him for.

 

[Database]

Ok I am wearing my Flame suit Proudly !!!!!!

The commercials I see on tv mostly for the Army you know the ones ( Mom, Dad can we talk......... or the Next time your asked if you have any leadership experience........) make me sick.

Do as I do. Utilize your FREEDOM of choice to flip to another channel when I disagree with what the content.

"The only thing there doing is brainwashing kids to go give there lives in a meaningless war."

When using a term like "brainwashing" and "meaningless war", realize that will be offensive to those of us that have served and lost friends/colleagues to the conflict. However we respect your right to exercise FREEDOM of speech.
A FREEDOM fought and paid for by the blood, sweat and tears of your country's veterans.

"I wouldn't let any child of my join anything thats going to cause them harm.........With all do respect the army is one of these places. "

Yes my dear. The army is a dangerous profession.

"Honestly if there was a draft wether I have a son or not "Canada here I come"."

That is your FREEDOM of choice. With all due respect, and in all honesty, I'd be willing to purchase your ticket or give you gas money to Canada. (Please Canadians... I mean absolutely no disrespect to your country or to the OP.)

" If you fought for this country and your a veteran "Thank you" I honestly mean that."

And of course, you are very much welcome.

"Thousands on innocent sons, daughters, husbands and wife's have died for no reason (and no freedom isn't a reason)."

With all due respect, you are sitting here in the US enjoying freedom of expression, freedom of choice, freedom of religion, freedom to be on the Disboard........

FREEDOM my dear is a BIG DEAL to those that don't have it. Now, I'm not arguing the Iraq War here right now. I'm just pointing out that we enjoy countless freedoms everyday without even realizing it. To say that FREEDOM isn't important....well...that seems like a well nourished person telling a starving person that food isn't really that great.

"Call me un patriotic I dont care.......... "

I would defend you against anyone that would call you un-patriotic for expressing your views. I don't agree with you views. But that my dear makes America a great country. We get to have different opinions and not go to jail for expressing them! Hooah!

And to answer your original question: Yes I would be proud and supportive of my child if they decided to go into the military.

Respectfully yours,

A proud Army Veteran.

 

[Mortimer Mouse2007]

[I would defend you against anyone that would call you un-patriotic for expressing your views. I don't agree with you views. But that my dear makes America a great country. We get to have different opinions and not go to jail for expressing them! Hooah!

And to answer your original question: Yes I would be proud and supportive of my child if they decided to go into the military.

Respectfully yours,

A proud Army Veteran.

Thank God people like you are on our side! As much as you have risked, you still have the ability to be respectful in your disagreement.

To anyone who questions it, this is who our armed forces produces. Thank you for your service.

 

[sha_lyn]

Is the military good enough to put your sons and daughters through college but just as soon as there is a chance they would have to go to war(any war) then it's a brainwashing institution???

This reminds me of conversation I had over 16 yrs ago.
DH joined the AF reserves (a few yrs after he finished his 6 yrs in the AF) because of Desert Shield/Storm. Just a few days prior to his unit being activated and sent for training I was grocery shopping. I can't remember exactly what started the conversation but I believe the guy in front of me used his military ID to purchase beer. The cashier said something to him about "the war" and the guy started in on how he only joined the reserves to make extra $$ and had no intention of being activated. He would go to Canada or poke his eardrum out first. Oh I went off on him big time. How dare he reap the benefit of his training, benefits, pay etc and then decide he was not going to follow through on his commitment.
A few months later there was the highly publicized case of the husband and wife who were furious that they were both activated. I believe they both even served in the same unit (a medical unit if I remember correctly). How dare the military take them away from their children etc.

I swear do these people not read their papers before they sign them. Because of several cases like both of the above, changes were put into place.
Many of them dealing with making certain that the commitment to the military was made very clear. There is no way anyone can now claim that they didn't know they wouldn't have to go into combat, or that they didn't know that they might not get the career field they wanted etc.

 

[JVL1018]

I wouldn't let any child of my join anything thats going to cause them harm......

That really doesn't make any sense, a lot of jobs could cause people harm. And a lot of those jobs are a calling for many people.

My husband is a firefighter, it's part of him, if he had been forbidden to be a firefighter by his parents because they were afraid for his safety(and I don;t know how parents would stop their children from doing such things, he was 24 when he joined the department)he would not be his full self. He really wouldn't.
My brother, also a firefighter is the same way.

I think it would be incredibly selfish and incredibly bad parenting to not support ones child in their decision to make a legal, honest and honorable living in any way they choose.

I would try to talk my child out of joining the military out of fear for their safety and also because I would hate for them to not live close by, but if it was what they wanted to do, I would support them and be the proudest mom out there.

 

[northcapemaymom]

Forget about "Canada, here we come". They just don't let anyone into their country. Being part of the military isn't about just fighting wars. They help protect our beautifully diverse nation. Would I be proud if my children choose to serve - absolutely! And I thank the Good Lord every day for those who do now.

 

[FishyCat25]

Thank You DataBase for my freedom ! Though that still doesnt change the fact I dont agree with sending or brainwashing kids into going off and getting there heads blown off !

 

[inaminute]

Yes. I am very proud of my son who joined the Army right out of high school.

Was it my choice for him? Nope.

He was of legal age and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. As it turns out, it was the best choice for him. He's excelled in the Army. He's been in for over 12 years and is planning to stay. I guess he really did know what he wanted, after all.

 

[sha_lyn]

Thank You DataBase for my freedom ! Though that still doesnt change the fact I dont agree with sending or brainwashing kids into going off and getting there heads blown off !

1 The US miltary does not accept children (well they will accept 17 yr old if it is within a short period before their 18 birthday)

2 There is no brainwashing

 

[becka]

Thank You DataBase for my freedom ! Though that still doesnt change the fact I dont agree with sending or brainwashing kids into going off and getting there heads blown off !

A commercial is not "brainwashing". Heck if it was then commercials for toothpaste would be brainwashing for dentistry and commercials for a local college would be considered brainwashing kids into attending their school.

 

[mickman1962]

I would say that if your kid can be that easily swayed by a commercial then you didn't do a good job of raising them. And yes I plan on being very proud next year when my son joins.