My Nephew Wants To Go In The Military!!!!

Ok my question is why do you think so negitively of our military that you have to kill someone's dream of doing something honorable? Because of your fears and misconceptions you've talked someone out of a great job oppertunity and life experince. I applaud your nephew for wanting to join the military and I feel sorry for him to have a family that is so non-supportive of such a great and honorable thing.

I know exactly how you feel because my son wants to be a police officer when he becomes an adult.I really hope he changes his mind and then on the other hand a friend of mind told me realize i should be happy for him and support him if he still does want to be one.Even though he could get hurt be also will be making a difference in the world.but honestly he is only 11 years old so i hope he really does change his mind but if not im not going to talk him out of it.

Wow, God does work in mysterious ways. Who knew someday your sis would be thanking him for her son having flat feet. I am so glad for your family he is not going into the military. I have 3 cousins in the military. Two of them just went in, the are still in basic training. Of course they were promised the moon, and I am sure they didn't read the small print. It just worries me that after basic they will be shipped off to Iraq. You have every right to be selfish, I would feel the same way if it was my son or nephew.

I probably would of acted the same way too. With what is happening with the war in Iraq and such, I would not want my son to be part of that.

I think it is very noble of him wanting to go into the military..The first thing that comes to mind when anyone says military is the Iraq war, and soldiers being killed..We must remember that not everyone goes into combat..He can choose to stay on base and pursue a career there..You are being selfish, but I can totally understand why..I am not sure what keeps you from joining like a flat foot or asthma, but he should at least give it a try..He has to understand that there is hard work and dedication involved in the military..Just remember the military doesn't mean combat..At least let him check into it, and let him make up his own mind..

I am ex military myself. I can understand where you are coming from with the current conflicts taking place in the world, but I have to say that the military is a great career choice. The young uns learn discipline, manners and skills that will last them through life. Also they get to see the world. Something he might not be able to do very easly if he was stuck in a factory. I think trying to scare him probably is a mistake which will only make him dig in further with his resolve to sign up. Try seeing if there is a military display taking place near you and you and your sister should go along with him. Talk to the guys there and see where things go from there. Another thing is has he considered what he wants to do in the military. There is a huge range of career paths he can take.

The good guys win only sometimes in real. I suppose you speak about the US military. In fact I can not even imagine why a young boy want to serve that liar goverment. I do not know how people see the US, and US MIlitary in the US, but outside of the USA all the nations has very bad opinion about that US does with other countries. I have an objective point of view, and what I see is very bad. TO serve a good goverment is a good passion, but to serve a goverment which loves the war, and spend such huge amounts for the war is a mistake. Your nephew should find some better passion of his life....

I bet this is the first time you were glad he has asthma.I wouldn't want any loved one to go into the military.i hope your nephew finds something else he wants to do. Take Care.

I a reading about going into the military. There are a lot of people that go into the military, perhaps he wants to go in there because of the benefits, did you ask him why? No, I think flat feet people can still go into the military, even with asthma, too. However, I bet you are praying to God that he doesn't go because "war is hell", and I don't think you would want him to get into that. However, each person is free to make his/her own decision, let's pray that he makes a good one. Pablo

My nephew has wanted to go in to the Army for as long as I could remember. While I admit that it scares me to think what could happen I fully support his final decision. We have taken the time to speak about this subject to make sure it is really what he wants to do. I have even went as far as to show him that he has several different options as to what he can do with his future. As many have said before me the final decision is his to make.

Just because he would go into the military dose not mean he would go to war. I do not know what qualifies men and women for the military in regards to their health issue anymore. I think you need to check that out. I would not want my son to go into the military now in our time of war, but if he decided to go I would not stop him. I would back him up. I would find out excally why he wanted to go into the military. Good luck

If your nephew wants to be in the military to serve his country then why prevent him from doing so ? Don't you think it would be nice that your nephew is now one of those few people who cares for their country ? I would take my hats off to your nephew's desire of serving his life to the defense of his country. Cheers for young men like him.

Did you know there are tech jobs in the military that would keep the soldier 'in the rear with the gear'? Or he could go into an MOS that wouldn't require he go to war at all. Like JAG (the legal department). Flat feet won't keep you out of the military. My son has flat feet and he passed the physical fine. Just because they go in the military doesn't mean they will go to war. My son joined just to go to war. He hasn't been deployed yet. It's been over a year. He's disappointed. I understand where you're coming from. I worry constantly about my son. It's not a decision we can make for them. If that is really where they want to be, they'll join. I desperately wanted to tell my son no. It would have just made him feel bad about joining. I wasn't going to let my son have negative vibes from home just because I was scared. If he really insists on joining, point him towards the careers that don't require going to combat. He'll still get to do a needed job, but he won't be getting shot at.

I must ask you why do you not want someone you love in the military? I can understand some of your reasons probably. I'm not downing you for this at all. Everyone has their outlooks on things. I'll give him the fact that yes it is fun being in the military. I have been a Marine for over 9 years now and I have not regretted one single day of it. It was the best decision that I have ever made. I have seen the world for free, I have done things that noone else can say that they ever have or will do. On another side of it, I have been to war twice and that does have its fun times as well but you live with a lot of it the rest of your life. I just ask you why you dont want him being in if he could be?

I see where you're coming from. i don't have any children but I hate to see people going off to war. I am very proud and appreciative of our military but its still scary to think that some won't make it back home. I wish the best for your nephew in whatever he does. He is a very nice and pleasant looking young man if that is his pic. I'm sure he will do well in whatever path he chooses.