tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361526783008478969.post4660833793096918503..comments2012-07-07T14:49:38.552-05:00Comments on Teen Talk Mom: Serenity, Courage and Wisdom. . .Lara McKnighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10543642878125268817noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361526783008478969.post-5979022354155406122007-07-13T07:47:00.000-05:002007-07-13T07:47:00.000-05:00Naina, you are so kind to offer!Our son was in ROT...Naina, you are so kind to offer!<BR/><BR/>Our son was in ROTC for four years and is very close to his Senior Chief. Our neighbor retired from the Navy last summer and he has been a wonderful resource (and friend) to my son . . .so he has talked extensively with them and others.<BR/><BR/>I would absolutely encourage any young person who is considering joining the military to talk with those in the know about the reality.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, though, kids are just sucked in by the impulse and the glamour and the need to grow up quickly.<BR/><BR/>Then again, I think that's pretty much how I wound up where I am today, too. : ) <BR/><BR/>Hugs back at you!!!!Lara McKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543642878125268817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1361526783008478969.post-76915083788753145062007-07-13T06:27:00.000-05:002007-07-13T06:27:00.000-05:00Hi Lara!I'm not sure if it's too late, but if your...Hi Lara!<BR/>I'm not sure if it's too late, but if your son wants to talk to my husband and some friends about being in the Navy, I can arrange that. I think it's REALLY important to have an HONEST representation of what it's like, and not just what the recruiter glamourizes for them. My husband is a GREAT resource for that, and would point out all the good and bad. I also know people in the AF and other branches, so just let me know. Offer is open to all parents experiencing this! You are right about 2 things: they are jumping in with eyes closed, and that joining AFTER college is a better choice. It's like day and night, officer and enlisted. Let me know! You can PM on the pcolamoms website if you want. <BR/>((hugs)).<BR/>~NainaNShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482065307828789009noreply@blogger.com