Teenagers

[Curtsmum]

Well it wasn't that long ago i posted about my son Craig 17 ,turning up on our doorstep in a ambulance drunk and abousive. Now he is joining the Army . He has passed all the test and is waiting now to go to Scotland. I'am proud but also scared for him but i can't see anything better for him at the moment.

 

[Granbonny]

Paula

Paula

Maybe it will be what he needs....Especially..Boot Camp...( the training here in USA)did he finish school?How long will he serve?.....Hopefully he will be stationed nearby?.....I don;t know much about where the UK Army serves..(Outside the UK).......I know you will worry..but there's always the internet to keep in touch..Best wishes to both of you..Bonnie

 

[Guest]

Was this Craig's choice ... or?

Either way, quite a turn around for him....



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[briansmom]

I think all 17 yr olds do their best to kill their mums! I could go on and on about mine, but instead I will say - Best of luck to him and I hope that it is a positive growing experience for him.

 

[Karlynn]

I wish your son the best and hope that it gives him the experience that will allow him to see that living life more responsibly can be more rewarding. We have a few friends who's children went that route and it worked out well.

 

[Curtsmum]

He didn't do any of his exams at the end of school and i'm not sure how long he will serve just yet, only that he is really excited about it, it was all his own idea, just waiting to hear back from them and he will go on to Scotland for his next training stage.

 

[Cooker]

I know of two teenagers that had seemingly no direction or drive in their lives that joined the armed services. Both have now graduated from college. One is employed in the private sector and the other is now a Captain. This might be the best thing he can do for himself. I wish him the best.

 

[hensylee]

Wishing all the best for him. No telling how far he can go via the military. As his mother, you just have to abide by his wishes. Blessins........

 

[Computec]

Teen Years

Teen Years

Congratulations on having your son take this step. There's a very good chance that he sees this as his own salvaltion. Making the decision himself is a grownup thing to do.

The "Teen Years" can be terribly hard on parents and teens alike. Not achieving any progress in the things they want and not having a direction is destructive to their self image. A parent can just stand by and cheer the attempts of youthful wing spreading and floppy first flights no matter how unsuccessful they may be. A lot of times this is done with pain in your heart and a tear in your eye but it should always be encouraged.

He won't be the first to have the military make a man of him. They make it a point of helping the young develop self reliance and pride. I think the peer pressure of the training preiod is a great motivator. I'm sure it'll be good for him and will provide considerable benefits besides the growth experience.

Support him and be proud of this step.

Jerry

 

[Curtsmum]

Thanks for all the replys and support,
Craig goes to Edinburgh on the 19th of this month, we wont find out how long for until friday. I'am behind him 100% but also scared for him but i guess i wouldn't be normal if i wasn't, just hoping it will help him to mature alittle, thanks again