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If your son tells you that he will join US army after school as an officer, will you discourage him (it is a risky job.)

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  1. disappointeddisappointment - 31-35 years old - female

    Posted by disappointeddisappointment Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:55AM

    If it's what he wants, I'd support him. There are risks everywhere.

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  2. EnYM - 26-30 years old - male

    Posted by EnYM Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:37AM

    I would ensure he understands that becoming an officer requires going to college first and also knows the difference between the duties of an officer and and enlisted.

    I would encourage him to keep his mind open to all opportunities, probe him for why he wished to pursue his chosen path and ensure he fully understands its rewards and consequences.

    Then as he came of age I would fully support his decision regardless of what it was.

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  3. GwydionFrost - 46-50 years old - male

    Posted by GwydionFrost Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:32AM

    Of course I'd discourage him.

    I was a Marine. ;)

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  4. ANGELSTEARS003 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by ANGELSTEARS003 Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:35AM

    Why would you discourage him? Especially when you know all about it? Second, discouraging him and forcing him to choose another career..is this what you want to say?

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  5. GwydionFrost - 46-50 years old - male

    Reply by GwydionFrost Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:51AM

    I'd discourage him because ANY JERK CAN JOIN THE ARMY. Challenge yourself, son... BE A MARINE OFFICER. There are only approximately 200,000 Marines at any one time. That means they CHOOSE who wears THAT uniform.

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  6. snarkysharky - 26-30 years old - female

    Posted by snarkysharky Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:24AM

    I don't know.

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  7. SoulSeeker67 - 41-45 years old - female

    Posted by SoulSeeker67 Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:23AM

    I would support him......which is what I did with my first born when he graduated back in 2003 --it was a hard thing to do, but I new he wanted it and I always believe in letting the ones you love follow their DREAMS!!

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  8. ThisAnna - 18-21 years old - female

    Posted by ThisAnna Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:22AM

    No, not if he wants it and is morally okay with it. I'd tell him to think carefully about it.

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  9. meezkite - 51-55 years old - male

    Posted by meezkite Mar 20th, 2013 at 1:21AM

    Not at all. He might meet the man of his dreams in the army and get married and settle down.

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  10. ANGELSTEARS003 - 26-30 years old - male

    Reply by ANGELSTEARS003 Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:00AM

    No disrespect but you mean man to man marriage....I don't understand or you are talking about your daughter?

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  11. meezkite - 51-55 years old - male

    Reply by meezkite Mar 21st, 2013 at 1:59AM

    Oh, I thought I made myself clear. I said "HE might meet the MAN of HIS dreams in the army ..."

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