How do I prepare my son for the military?

I think my 6 year old son will grow up to join the military when he turns 18 because on his father's side they have multi-generations who serve in the military. How do I prepare my son for life in the military when he turns 18? I already have him enrolled in swim class. Should I do boy scouts too?How do I prepare my son for the military?Don't listen to Jammin'. There are just some people who don't realize the honor behind the United States Military and what they have done to to even give him that right to say.



As you already know, the military may not be for everyone. It is a big responsibility, but it is rewarding



Most important thing to do is keep him active, and disciplined. Not only will it be easier on him, but he will turn out to be an all around better gentleman in the future.



Swim is good. What my brother regrets is that he didn't swim much as a kid (and he is in the Navy haha)



Boy Scouts is good because he starts to get a general idea of a basic Chain of Command, the hierarchical structure of authority. For sure put him into Cub Scouts which is from 7 years old to 12 years old. With Boy Scouts, he will do a lot of Community service, boosting his skill in communication (but I'm not going to lie, he will meet a lot of socially awkward scouts there[more dorky than anything].)



Get him into a martial art. Karate isn't that much about the actual hand-to-hand combat as it is more about self confidence and self control. Self control and power over emotions and actions are going to help him a lot.



Get him interested in Some sport. This will really get him into shape and the early influence with sports will keep him in shape.



Other than that, make sure he does well in school. Get him to be a good student through high school. If he keeps his grades high and and is real active in the community, he could be good enough for: Annapolis the Naval Academy, West Point the Army Academy, Colorado Springs the Air force Academy, or even the Coast Guard Academy in Colorado.



If his father's side of the family were all enlisted and he wants your son to be enlisted also, that's fine. But I think he'd also agree that you urge your son to aim for one of these military academies. Instead of being enlisted, as a graduate from an academy, you start off as an officer.



As an officer, you get better "perks"; better sleeping quarters, better pay, better health benefits, his peers(being other officers) are held at a higher standard so he is in with a better group. To sum it up, everything is better as an officer rather than being enlisted.



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Make sure he values education, is physically fit, and learns to problem solve; perhaps he can go to West Point, Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy then and earn way more than enlisted men. Also, respect his opinions if he doesn't wish to join the military when he's older. The military basically takes care of everything the soldiers need to know, so just make sure he has a good life and lots of opportunities until then so he knows what he's good at and really wants to do (even if he chooses to join the military, he'll specialize, therefore he'll need to know what interests him), just like you'd do with any other kid. Honestly, I think grooming kids is a little sick; they should be able to choose their own career path, especially when you're grooming them for one that is so dangerous. He should serve the country because he wants to, not because he's been told that's what he's going to do his whole life.How do I prepare my son for the military?Do you really think its right to start grooming your son for military service at such a young age? Joining the military can be a great thing, but it is a decision he should make, not you. You wouldn't want him to ever feel as if he was "forced" into the situation. I would just encourage him to be an active fit young man. Team sports are great, but let him discover his own interests. Boy scouts are fine too because they promote similar ideals. Who knows though he might be more interested in music or art and you should not discourage him from these things because that might create feeling of resentment if you do.
keep him in swim and just get him involved in a lot of sports, i recommend getting him into water polo in a couple of years. i played through high school and it got me in really good shape. but he also needs to run, i was able to swim for a long time at a fast rate but if you told me to go run a mile i would have a hard time. as for boy scouts, put him in and see how he likes it, if he doesnt seem thrilled then take him out.How do I prepare my son for the military?No, DEFINITEY not boy scouts. Go with sports, football to be more precise. because if you start him off early he will be in great shape and have a lot of confidence when he signs up, which will both come in handy for boot camp the like. I am dead serious i promise you that will make him a way tougher and stronger individual.How do I prepare my son for the military?
He is only six. Earth, the military and you might not exists in twelve years time. Let him do what he enjoys - his life, not yours.

Peace.
One thing you can do to see if you can handle being in the military is to visit a morgue and watch an autopsy or two.How do I prepare my son for the military?
yes, do alot of camping get him survival books really get him into science. teach him how to make things instead of buy things. send him to a military school
honestly this DISCUSTS ME !!!!!!!!!! your already WANTING TO PUT YOUR KID INTO THE MILITARRY ... let him live a normal f***** life dont prepare him for anything but life !! let him choose himself ! are you !