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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'd tell him I'm considering disowning him. I know it's not a popular opinion here, but I feel just as strongly that no child of mine will have a job that involves guns or the military.

OP, have you talked extensively with your son about your two friends who died?  [/quote]

:roll: You're an idiot. That's a great way to drive a teenager deeper into their commitment to doing whatever you don't want them to do.

Also, hope you enjoy going to work every day knowing how much of your taxes go to the military! [/quote]

I'm the PP with three military kids, one of whom was seriously injured in Afghanistan.  I'm grateful that the majority of people appreciate our men and women in uniform.  I'm saddened that a parent - any parent - would ever consider "disowning" a child for any reason. There is absolutely nothing my kids could ever do or say that would lead me to even have that thought.  Rather than be angry with this poster, we should feel sad.  This is a parent incapable of unconditional love.  Can you imagine what it must be like for her children.  Unfortunately, those wounds are hard to heal. [/quote]

My kids are happy and healthy and have zero interest in being cops or soldiers so it's fine.  I said it when it came up once. They're not traumatized. Look, we're all entitled to our own opinions.  I respect yours even though I disagree completely with the choices your children made. It would be nice if you could respect mine, but I won't hold my breath.[/quote]

You enjoy the safety and freedom provided by those cops and soldiers without having to be personally involved in it, other than paying taxes. And you're teaching your kids that it's okay to enjoy those benefits without serving.

I have to admit that, while I respect your right to your point of view, I have greater respect and esteem for those who actually get out there and serve and protect  their fellow citizens. 
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[b]True.  She is also teaching her children that there is something “wrong” with these occupations.  Instead of her kids understanding the sacrifice and service of our military and police officers, she is sending the message that what they do is unacceptable.  It is one thing to tell your children your hopes and dreams for their futures.  It is totally something different to threaten to disown them if they should choose what many consider an honorable profession.   [/quote][/b]

+ 1.  I'm proud of any young women and men who serve.  OP's attitude is wrong.  Service provides discipline and top tier technology training.  Those coming out with particular skills land great jobs.  Look at Israel with its with its 2-3 year conscription for both sexes.  It's worked.  But OP should check on the ADHD and meds.  That might be a 4-F disqualifier.[/quote]

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