Comments on: Do you want your kid in the military?

By: Javonne

Javonne — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:04:22 +0000

Although both my uncle and grandfather served in the military, I would not encourage my child to fight for a country that doesn’t fight for him/her.

By: Latoya

Latoya — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 23:38:42 +0000

The fact of the matter is somebody has to do it. I would not encourage it nor would I discourage it. I would ensure that my child has viewed all his/her options before deciding on a career in the military. If he/she then chose to go, I would definitely want the Air Force or Navy to be the option.

By: Emcee

Emcee — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 20:14:46 +0000

Truth be told, most of the kids in the military are from poor families and are trying to put themselves through college.

I know there are kids that choose to go in the military but all the “bright” ones go to the Navy and the Air Force where they know their chance of survival is much higher.

My children will be able to make their own choices but I feel they will have enough intelligence to see what is going on in the world and see that we are fighting some senseless wars.

By: miked

miked — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 15:26:16 +0000

LOL, I can’t stop them but I can present them with alternatives which I would try my darndest to do. However, I’d probably feel like a failure if my kid came up to me talking about I want to go shoot and kill people that politicians say are a threat to my country. It would be a slap in the face because instead of contributing, he wants to take away.

Now, if they said they wanted to build new and exciting bombs to destroy gobs of people at one time, I’d be happy as a parent. Disturbed, but happy.

By: Nita

Nita — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:22:09 +0000

Ahhhh, no!! In this day and age…I say no. Yeah, once he turns 18 I am sure he will be able to make wise decisions on his own. However, if it was up to me, I say….no way Hosea!

By: Tajhma

Tajhma — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:56:43 +0000

I would prefer that my son not join the military but his dad retired from the military so I would definitely respect his choice if he chose to join.

By: Marcus

Marcus — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:31:57 +0000

I’m not a big fan of it but I wouldn’t restrict them.

By: Derrick

Derrick — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:36:33 +0000

I would probably let them know that military is not a choice I would select, but they would be grown so I would respect that and let my child make their own decision. Plus, I have several members in the military so I really cannot frown so heavily upon it.

By: Burmonster

Burmonster — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:30:18 +0000

If I ever have children, I would be very proud of them if they choose to serve in the military.

By: BigAl

BigAl — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:24:42 +0000

Is it really MY decision if they are allowed to join the military? They are of legal age to make those decisions and as such I have no issue with them taking that path if that is what will make them happy.