My daughter signed up for the Army

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My daughter signed up for the Army
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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 12:49am

I am pleased that she is finding her way, but I wish she had not "dug the hole" she did academically that made her feel high school graduation wasn't "worth it", and that she wants to just go for the GED and Army. :(

However, I am also very proud of her for accepting responsibility, making career decisions, and looking forward to a new page in her life.

My mom is NOT helpful(she is against the war, as am I,but...) by telling me that Kaitlin will come back a murderer, or she will be raped or killed "like that Marine." Or she will commit suicide. Thanks for the support, Mom.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 7:48am

Not sure if I am the best person to address this post but I'll try :D


Calling all military members murderers based on media glorification of isolated incidents is like calling all teachers rapists, all postal workers suicidal, all superstars drunken spoiled brats, all lawyers sheisters, I could go on forever....




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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 7:51am

Congrats to your DD!

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 8:09am

Very well said Kim!

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 8:17am

It is interesting that you posted this.

 

 

 

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:12am

Hi there...I can't even address your mother's ignorant and cruel remarks. Make it clear she has to stop it, now. If not, well, I'd not go near her. Good luck to your DD in whatever choices she makes. My son's ex (one of them, lol) just joined the Army and she is thrilled. My son is seriously considering the Navy and I am behind him 100%. Like anything else in life, it is what they make of it and it can be a wonderful springboard into the future.

 

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:22am
LOL Rose, I refuse to watch the news over here, moreso since dh has been deploying left and right.



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Registered: 02-25-2002
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:24am
My sister lives in Germany and works on an American Army Base (civilian).. she loves her job and living there. (23 years)

 

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:39am

Oh don't get me wrong I LOVED living there and we tried so hard to stay.




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Registered: 02-25-2002
Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:53am

She lives in the city of Nurnberg...I forget the base she's currently working at, she commutes....she's been at several. When I visited her, she was in Wurzburg. Back then she worked in the concession/bowling alley, lol. I went to work with her a few times and it was really fun! Now she is a liason for soldiers and their families...who have never lived abroad. She's very good at her job. She is also heavily involved in theater, for soldiers and civilian employees. Apparently it's a very big deal.


If you have furthur questions, if you decide to relocate, you can eMail me, it is a small world after all. :) Wait a minute....who am I talking to? I get everyone mixed up. Sometimes.



 

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Wed, 01-23-2008 - 9:58am

We won't always agree with our adult children's choices, but as parents (and grandparents), it is our responsibility to support them and be there for them when they need us. Your mom's words were cruel and unneccessary and you have every right to tell her that if she has nothing nice to say, don't say anything at all. Remind her that who your daughter is will always be at the core of her - good, kind, loving, and brave. Being in the armed forces is a discipline; it's not meant to be a damaging experience. I'm sorry that your mom is so ignorant and is less than supportive of her granddaughter.


I hope that your dd is 100% aware of the level of responsibility she has taken on and is able to meet the demand. God Bless her, she's following her heart and will likely make you proud! What more could a mama ask for?

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