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G.I. difficult child?
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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 10294" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>This is part of the allowing them to grow up that's difficult. At 18, let him run with his choice. As a parent, you decide what and how much you will assist. They aren't ready to have the total apron strings cut emotionally (and usually financially)</p><p>Frankly, any time they actually want to do something is a good thing. I doubt the military will take him but do some research with him, offer suggestions and let him run with it. At the very least it's a learning experience. </p><p>Isn't this what we want for them to do? To gradually grow up and not be dependent? </p><p>As far as romanticized- let's face we all romanticize new experiences. It's the next job, next diet, next lotto ticket that will be the answer to all our problems. </p><p>Give him some rope and still be a bit of a net.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 10294, member: 3"] This is part of the allowing them to grow up that's difficult. At 18, let him run with his choice. As a parent, you decide what and how much you will assist. They aren't ready to have the total apron strings cut emotionally (and usually financially) Frankly, any time they actually want to do something is a good thing. I doubt the military will take him but do some research with him, offer suggestions and let him run with it. At the very least it's a learning experience. Isn't this what we want for them to do? To gradually grow up and not be dependent? As far as romanticized- let's face we all romanticize new experiences. It's the next job, next diet, next lotto ticket that will be the answer to all our problems. Give him some rope and still be a bit of a net. [/QUOTE]
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