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I would try to talk him into going to college first. If he then wanted to go, at 22, much wiser and able to make that decision, I would be ok with that. But certainly not at 18, certainly not as a way to avoid going to college. I frankly think a military of 22 year olds would be much more effective, anyway!
I would encourage them not to go. I fully plan on helping my children, when I have them, go to college. I would mention that. However, ultimately the decision is theirs and I would respect it either way. There is nothing wrong with joining the military. I just wouldn't want my child in harms way.
If your child told you that they wanted to join the armed forces
Sometimes a son or daughter just needs an opportunity to take on some growth patterns outside the usual home. Some of them may not be prepared for college or can get college paid for after military service or can get better training in the military or really just need to get away from their current living environment.
Have they considered some volunteer opportunities? Or would you consider paying for them enroll in an archaeological dig? Or other get away from some otherwise sickening reality? Sometimes homelife can really screw over a kids head.
Or you can wait til after January and get him/her signed up for an Obama youth/re-education camp.
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