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[quote=Anonymous]I didn't read the responses, but my kid went through this too. Started talking about military service in 10th grade. We are not a military family so he had no direct model for what this life looks like.

We were supportive from the start, but had some preferences. Specifically, we didn't want our son looking at a military academy. I realize that is against conventional wisdom, but with covid our kid was socially/emotionally delayed and I did not want him going to a place that would pretty much make decisions for him 24/7.  That wouldn't have been great for his development as a person.

He eventually decided to join ROTC at his university (not pursue a scholarship, which suggested to me he wasn't sure if he'd stick with it) and completed the first semester and then decided to withdraw.

I never thought he was 100% on board, maybe more uncertain about "what the hell do I do with my life", but I told myself I'd ultimately support any path he choose despite my fears or misgivings. 
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