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Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?

Chris in CO, I like the idea of counseling but my husband doesn't believe in any of that. Besides, it costs money. Believe me, I've tried. One thing you said really struck me: "It was a hasty and ...

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Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?

Bea, just for the record I loved a lot of what you said about parenting. For me I really related to this part: "Sometimes these parents are just frustrated and are knocking their heads against the...

Replied Nov 14

Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?

Beverly, I just wanted to tell you that I read your two posts a few days ago. I just haven't had time to respond and I wanted to think about what to say. I commend you for your candor and in your o...

Replied Nov 14

Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?

This is in reply to Arwen. I know you were quoting the post above but I just want to answer. Believe it or not, we believe exactly as you described. We want our kids to just go out and play. We con...

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mrswilli6 replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Sheila, I read all the posts and thought they were all insightful. My son graduated high school a year early with a b+ average. He received two scholarships; One from the state and the other from the community college. He did two years of school a...
17 hours ago
snoozymom replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Chris in CO, I like the idea of counseling but my husband doesn't believe in any of that. Besides, it costs money. Believe me, I've tried. One thing you said really struck me: "It was a hasty and impulsive decision. Going into combat is not the p...
on Wednesday
Mom25 replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Sheila, These ladies all have some amazing insight. I would have suggested some unbiased career coaching/counseling, not just involving your son, but a session or two with the family to enhance communication. There is even some software out there...
on Wednesday
Carolina Mom replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Hi Sheila - My son just graduated Boot Camp and is at A School for the Nuke Program. He is smart as a whip and did really well in high school, but did not know what he wanted to do. He did know that he wanted to travel. He approached an Army recr...
on Tuesday
Joyful replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Sheila, My son has been in for nearly 3 years coming up this Christmas. That was the hardest for all of us, since his Birthday was on Christmas Day. Our family time with our two boys was the most important part of our family like. To this day he ...
on Tuesday
Kim replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
I allowed my son to fall down and grow up a little before making his decision. He was very bright but immature and unorganized (ADD). He went to community college which he passed/failed for 2 years. I paid but he had to work 2 semesters to pay for...
on Tuesday
D'sMum35 replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
This is your sons life. My son talked about this before graduation. He didnt sign. He was going to go to the Police Academy, and worked as an electricians helper. He started talking to the recruiter. He tested for SEALS. But he choose another job ...
on Monday
valeriejean replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Penny - From the age of 5, my son wanted to be in the Navy. He did DEP the summer of his junior year...and August of this year he went off to boot camp. He was home by the middle of October! He had several medical problems that compounded on each ...
on Monday
Penny Hayes replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
I too have a young man at home, 19, almost 20, with an older brother in the Navy doing well. My younger son was given the opportunity to go to college and failed everything, what a crime for all those who would love to go and work hard and cannot ...
on Monday
Barbara (Derek's Mom) replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
I haven't read all the posts here so I apologize if this is a repeat. If I was in the spot I think I would sit down with my son and make a plan on paper. List the options and their costs and see if he can figure out how he's going to afford to liv...
on Monday
Barbara (Derek's Mom) replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
I have to agree with WaywardGypsy, both my sons have served, one is in for his career and he and his wife live in a very nice house off base and he goes to work every day. He's been on 4 cruises and those were pretty miserable for him because he d...
on Monday
Christine replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
he's only 17. let him work for a couple of years and think about it. forcing him to join is wrong. if he hates it you will all feel worse. my son was 20 when he went in. that's not too old! :)
on Monday
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on Sunday
LoveMyUSNBoys replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Sheila, As a mom of two sons who have spent time in the Navy, the oldest is already out, and the middle son is currently serving, I have a different feeling about it than some other moms here. I would have to say that part of the decision would ha...
November 14
Beverly Staton replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Awe...., Sheila, my heart just really goes out to you. Now you sound like a “Mom” with a child who’s back was up against the wall and one I'd be proud to call "friend." Bless you, Sheila. My guess is that you already have an amazing relationship w...
November 14
Laina replied to snoozymom's discussion 'Convincing my son to join-right or wrong?'
Sheila, I'm a Navy Mom 3 times over and one Marine - enlisted and officer. I cherish those heart to heart Mom child talks - moments and memories I would not trade for the world. As a vet I could speak from experience and told them (1) Boot camp is...
November 13

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I am a married mom with 3 teens. My oldest son is almost ready to swear into the Navy. I hope to gets lots of support here.
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At 9:32am on November 4, 2009, snoozymom said…
Thanks to everyone for the encouragement. No, my son did not join the Navy yesterday. Of course it is always open to him. We will just take each day as it comes and he may change his mind in the future. Everyone here has been so great. I am so happy this place is here!
At 12:11am on November 3, 2009, Daniella said…
so is ur son swearing in tomorrow or not?
At 3:56pm on October 30, 2009, carols_kitchen said…
Hi
We would love to have you join in the conversations on the Illinois page at
http://www.navyformoms.com/group/illinoisn4m
You also may want to look up these groups
DEPPERS...in, but not yet
Boot camp Mom's
Carol
At 10:30pm on October 29, 2009, Pat said…
Hi, welcome to Navy for Mom's:)) You will find a lot of answers, support and encouragement here. My daughter, Ashley, has been in the Navy since July 2007 and is an IT3 & my son Tim has been in since Feb 2008 stationed on the USS Nimitz.. What will your son be doing with the Navy? If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. I'm glad you joined and look forward to hearing more about you & your recruit. Pat
At 6:57pm on October 29, 2009, Brenda S., aka, Sailor Moon said…
Welcome aboard..
 
 

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