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[quote=Anonymous]What's with all the derision in response to this post? I understand the resentment about assumptions of favoritism in Federal hiring, and would agree with it if it seemed like arrogance, but it seems likely to me to be naïve wording rather than privileged thinking.

And as to starting to think about things in 8th grade, everyone wants to do the right thing from the get-go with regard to course selection, encouraging their kids in the right direction with regard to their passions, etc.

OP, if your kid is excited about JROTC and it's readily available, that sounds like a great path to pursue. Almost anything a kid is excited about is worth giving a try. It is a bit early for career concern, but if he's excited about following in a parent's footsteps, maybe the parent should talk to colleagues about what activities they were involved in as teenagers that helped them arrive where they are. Scouting seems like a natural fit with a kid interested in JROTC, but there are many other opportunities out there, too. Check with the career counselor at your high school--they'll be able to work with your son to figure out what he might enjoy based on his interests.[/quote]

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