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

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Permalink Reply by Ruth Ann on October 22, 2009 at 8:04pm

I'm glad me son chose the Navy too. There's really not much opportunity out there right now. Plus, he will like being on the move. When he left for boot camp he told me he would never live in Ohio again. He couldn't wait to get started. I just got my first real letter and he seems like he's doing great. He even made section leader. I'm very pleased with his decision. And I think he will make a career out of it. Go Navy!

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Permalink Reply by Lizzi on October 22, 2009 at 8:59pm

If I would have known then what I know now....(yes pre boot and bootcamp would have been alot easier on ME!)

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Permalink Reply by Carla Street on October 24, 2009 at 2:19pm

That's why it's cool to have "veteran" moms to help the new moms out and this group is so great!

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Permalink Reply by skendziorski on October 23, 2009 at 5:21pm

I have to say that I was not upset when my son left for boot camp. I was, and still am, so proud of the decision that he made to join the Navy. I knew that they would take good care of him and that he would learn alot about responsibility and pride in what you do. He has since graduated boot camp, and is currently waiting to get into C-school. It has been a month and a half since graduation, and he is getting anxious. I still do not have any fear for him at this point. I can only hope that the Navy will continue to take good care of my son and help him grow into a responsible, respectful sailor.

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Permalink Reply by jakesfamily on October 23, 2009 at 5:38pm

You certainly are not the only one who is ok with this. My son leaves for bootcamp in a few months and I am good with it. Don't get me wrong I am sad, but I have already gone through this with dropping my son off at college (2008). He lasted one semester at that school and one more semester at another until he realized that school just was not for him. When I dropped him off the first time my eleven year old son and I cried all the way home (a 2 1/2 hour drive). I have never felt so exhausted. When he told me that he wanted to join the Navy I was a little relunctant, but now I am so very proud of him. He finally made a decision that will effect the rest of his life for the better and like you I know that he won't live at home forever. Take care.

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Permalink Reply by Lesli on October 24, 2009 at 10:24am

Hi It is ok to have these feelings. I keep remembering how much my son likes what he is doing. I do keep him in my thoughts and prayers. My younger son is hardest hit with my son not being home. It is natural to feel this way. Just remember we Navy Moms are here for you.

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Permalink Reply by lynne on October 23, 2009 at 6:45pm

my son is leaving for boot camp this wednesday and i am not stressed out about it. I already have one son in the army and have seen him go to afghanistan and iraq so this seems like a breeze. I am just unsure of what he should be bringing. The army gave my son a list of what to bring. I know he will be fine. I would like to know when graduation is so i can get plane tickets

I think you should have pride in what your son is doing. It definitely will make your son a man,more responsible and to take care of himself...

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Permalink Reply by Carla Street on October 24, 2009 at 2:18pm

Lynne, what's cool is you can go to the RTC site on navy.mil and when you find out what ship and division he is in, you can find out what the graduation date is. Be sure to buy tickets you can refund or change the date, that way if he has some difficulties or the change the date of the graduation, you can move it. I think I saw where they changed the date for the Oct 30th graduation. Just be aware.

Send $20 in his wallet to buy a phone card (although they can earn calls and get them free), an address list, some stamps, and a deposit slip for the bank he wants to use and don't worry about the rest. They just send it back. Have him dress in clothes he doesn't care about because they send it back to you in "the box" to be stored. They just send it back. I learned that the hard way. We used a list the recruiter gave us, didn't need it, HA!

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Permalink Reply by Guilderland on October 23, 2009 at 9:04pm

When I found out that I was being called for boot camp on March 20, 1975, the night before my parents asked me if I was ready and my mom and I spent some quality time shopping for what I needed for boot camp. My parents were proud of me as I went on board the plane to go to Orlando, FL. but knowing my mom, she cried. My parents were so excited to see me after graduation and I flew to Louisville, KY to see my brother and his family. Dad just retired and both Mom and Dad drove down to KY to see us. Mom didn't even recognize me because I lost 25 pounds. Where ever I went with both parents and wore my uniform, they showed pride in a daughter's judgement.

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Permalink Reply by Carla Street on October 24, 2009 at 2:11pm

Oh man. Thank you for your service too Hon.

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Permalink Reply by bonnie on October 24, 2009 at 3:07pm

nice story.

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Permalink Reply by Beath on October 24, 2009 at 2:18am

I've expereienced sendind off my son to boot camp last year, he was only 17 years old at that time so I feel like I dont want him to leave but I had no choice but to let him go cause it's for own good as what you said, im proud of him cause of the big decision he ever made at his young age and it's a major step for him towards independent adulthood cause as young as 17, he's gonna learn to live independently, God Bless

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