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Permalink Reply by CryptoDad on
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NOT in a better position?!?! Does this guy have any idea of the GI Bill college benefits his son will earn? Explain to him that he's off the hook when it comes to paying for college. Most dads understand $$$$.
Hang in there. Time will prove him to be a bone head.
A Proud Navy Dad
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Permalink Reply by Floridanavymom on
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We have Florida Prepaid college but he'll still be better off with the GI bill on top of that as well. Thanks for responding. :-)
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Some people are just blind and fear what they don't understand continue to support your son and let him know it is all ok Dad will see what 8 weeks in boot can accomplish Hang in there
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Permalink Reply by Anti M on
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The Navy not only provided me with an education, but fed and housed me while they were at it. I had steady pay and interesting work in uncertain times. I also learned organizational skills and leadership, and met a lot of terrific people, and traveled. I was older when I joined, but still matured in positive ways, and all my training was useful to some degree. Now my husband and I have retired/VA income on top of our regular incomes, and guaranteed healthcare.
Yes, I come from a military family, so was positive about enlisting from the start, but did not tell my retired MasterChief dad until I was actually in boot camp. So I get the part about an unsupportive parent.
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