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Am I the only one here who's totally relaxed about sending my child to boot camp?

There are a LOT of posts from mothers worried/stressed about their sons or daughters going to boot camp, I'm just looking for a little reassurance that I am not the only one who has no problem with my child leaving?

I've helped him study and "encouraged" him to keep up his PT so that when he goes he will be ready to take that test and make E-2 right away. I'm very comfortable with letting him go.I feel he's ready. I'd send him tomorrow if I thought he was ready for the test and was sure he could still get the same job.

Is it because we did this once already, sending him off to college last summer (2008)? I was just as relaxed then, too. A hug and a goodbye, a minute of tears as I watch him leave, and he's gone. Out of sight, out of mind, except for letters or phone calls.

Is it because I went to boot camp myself, I know what it's like, so it holds no fears for me?

Mostly I'm eager to hear about what he learns, how boot camp has changed from my experience, fun and outrageous stories, and to hear of his future adventures.

So, is there anyone else out there who feels the same way I do: pride that my son is ready to make a major step towards independent adulthood with a touch of relief that he isn't going to stay home forever?

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navymom - nancy Permalink Reply by navymom - nancy on October 29, 2009 at 3:06pm
No, I too was relaxed when my son announced he was joining the Navy. We sat down and had a long discussion about what this really meant. He already had everything worked out as far as his career went

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MaryK.13(Ship3Div043) Permalink Reply by MaryK.13(Ship3Div043) on October 29, 2009 at 10:16pm
My son leaves Tuesday. I'm not worried or stressed about him going to BC, but I am sad to think that this week is really the last week he'll live at home.....and that in a week, he will be independent and no longer our dependent. (not from a financial reason, but because he's offically an adult) Crazy.

I'm sad for selfish reasons, not because I don't think he'll do great. I know he will. I'm extrememly proud of him and happy that he is excited about his new path.

My son was lucky to sign under a great recruiter and they have been working them like dogs. Drilling them, and testing them so they will be ready for anything in BC.

I'm sure your experience has helped make things easier for you, and I know my experience with my husband being in the Navy and being married before he went to BC has helped me as a mom. Not all parents are as lucky as us to have that background knowledge to help them. I guess that's why there are great sites like this to help us all. :)

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Lady Hamilton Permalink Reply by Lady Hamilton on October 30, 2009 at 10:28am
Sure, there were the usual tears when our daughter left for Great Lakes, but not a lot of worry/stress. In fact we were sufficiently confident in her success that as soon as we got her PIR date we put in an order for a personalized Navy ring as a graduation/birtday gift (Her 18th birthday fell on her Battlestations day) with the PIR date engraved on the inside of the band. And sufficienty confident that she would have no problems with 'A' school that we had the Yeoman's crossed quills put on the side of the ring.

Tempting fate? Probably. But we had done all our research on Navy training and we knew our daughter was up to the task. And we let her know with every card, letter and phone call that we were so proud of her and behind her 100%. Some thing you can't leave to fate.

Emma

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Sportcoat1 Permalink Reply by Sportcoat1 on November 3, 2009 at 1:53pm
My son is leaving on November 30th and I feel the same way. I am sad that he is leaving but I am happy that he has found a path. He is older than most - 26 and he just came to this decision a few months ago, but I am happy nonetheless. I am excited for him to start on a phase of his life that I hope he will enjoy and be proud of. I am jealous of the adventures he hopefully will have and the places that he will see. I hope he knows that a day won't go by that I won't think about how much I miss him, how much I love him and how very proud I am of what he is about to do.

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CherylKD Permalink Reply by CherylKD on November 3, 2009 at 4:45pm
My son just left an hour ago and is on his way! Although my heart feels empty, I too feel comfortable with his Navy choice. I'm so excted for the opportunities and adventures he will experience. I so look forward to hearing from him his Navy journey stories. I am very proud of my recruit!

Blessings to all Navy moms.

~Cheryl~

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Lesli Permalink Reply by Lesli on November 3, 2009 at 6:30pm
Hi Cheryl, I know how you feel. keep in touch Lesli

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bonnie Permalink Reply by bonnie on November 3, 2009 at 11:07pm
congratualions! Be sure you attend his graduation. It is beautiful!

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LisaM(Brian'smom) Permalink Reply by LisaM(Brian'smom) on November 6, 2009 at 8:37am
My son also left on 11/3/09, from Houston. I will miss him but I know he is excited about this new adventure. He was in his element at the swearing in and ready to go! I am very proud of him and looking forward to that first letter and phone call.

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mhill (Ship 10, Div 067) Permalink Reply by mhill (Ship 10, Div 067) on November 4, 2009 at 11:30am
Sportcoat1...my son leaves on the November 23rd and is also older...27. I honestly think for us it is a little easier. Our boys have had a few life experiences already, so we've been able to watch them and seen how they handle themselves. The moms of these 18 year olds I'm sure are more nervous, not knowing how there kids will handle things.

Our kids are going to be the "old guys" at boot camp and are leaving very close to the same time...who knows, maybe they will get to know each other. I will be thinking of you and your son on the 30th. Best of luck to you both!

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JudyK Permalink Reply by JudyK on November 4, 2009 at 2:44pm
My son is 22 and leaving Nov. 18. He's very excited and I am excited for him. I do think it will be easier for him at his age as it will be for me ( I hope!)

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Susan Del's Mom Permalink Reply by Susan Del's Mom on November 4, 2009 at 5:05pm
I am in agreement with you. When my son left for BC exactly 2 years ago next week, I felt so much relief. I worried less about him in BC than when he was running around here at home with a potentially wrong croud. He made the right choice and I can't wait to see a more mature independent adult when he returns!

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fiberkat Permalink Reply by fiberkat on November 5, 2009 at 12:34pm
Me, but my son is 23 and he lived on his own away from home for two years before he moved back last spring. I figure he's all grown up and knows what he's doing. I assume he'll get through boot camp with few problems, he's in good shape physically. My worst worry is that he's kind of a smart ass, but he's grown up a lot in the last two years and learned to shut up and take it when he has to.

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