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Any help appreciated
My son was sent for psychiatric evaluation on his 4th day in bootcamp. Will he be automatically discharged?
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Permalink Reply by Concernedad on
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Can't say yet. Depends on why they sent him.
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Permalink Reply by camcgehee on
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Not gonna sugar coat it. He got emotional after a run..tired...and so thats all I know. He started to cry. I know to some thats wimpy, but he did. He partied with his buddies the day before leaving and was exhausted. So Im sick thinking hes lost all he wanted!!
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Anyone??
If I'm guessing, I'd say it's gonna depend a bit on how he answers some questions over the next couple days.
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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I'm not answering because it is impossible to tell this soon. These things are so unique and vary a lot.
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Hes not crazy! Just an 18yr old only child who just realized moms not gonna be here to pick you up!! P.S ..he just turned 18 in July. No excuse, but he stayed up all night, and hant eaten. But he still may have a chance?! I just want him to be able to have 1 re-do. Not that he deserves it, but he made a bad choice on his last night.
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It's not a question as to whether or not he's crazy. More a concern as to whether or not he can handle the stress that comes training under pressure. If he has trouble with Boot Camp, what would he do if in battle?
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Thats what I was thinking. But honestly I know he can do this. Thats why his bootcamp was so important. To prove it. Bu he went out with his fellow "buds" and got no sleep. I had read where this was so important! I just dont want it to be over yet. Im a single mom whos ad him since birth..alone. I spoiled him, but never to this extint..I didnt think.
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Permalink Reply by BunkerQB on
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I personally think "male" recruits are too young at 18 in general. Most guys mature later. If they had been able to attend college for a year (especially away from home), they would handle the separation better. Most moms are thinking of how hard the separation is for them. Well, often it's just as hard for the guys (and gals). First time away from home. People yelling in your face all day long. No privacy. Momma nowhere in sight. Let's hope he calms down and the Navy finds that perhaps here is a young man that with a little guidance can make a find sailor. If he is sent home, please help him find an alternative path and please don't let him feel sorry for himself and feel like a failure. It's not a criminal NOT to be mature enough for certain things at a certain age.
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Thank you, and yes he was too young, but trying to stop him only made him want it more!
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Oh I do hope he answers the right questions and gets another chance!
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One thing you keep stating that really has no bearing. You stress he had no sleep before shipping out.
I can assure you, NO ONE on P1 has gotten any sleep. They line you up in the hallway and you spend the night there hunched over. Part of the week 1 is to determine if they can handle all the stress that comes with testing, getting shots, and getting yelled at a lot.
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