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One week from leaving and my son has gone to speak with his recruiter to say he doesn't want to go.. He said he isn't ready and that maybe he will revisit a little later . I am just devastated. he has talked about this since he was 12. So confused. I know he is having a few issued with things going on in my life but I feel that he will be wasting an amazing opportunity just hanging around here for a while. Anyone have any advice ?
Good Luck to those whom I have spoken with here , Best wishes and safe travels for your loved ones
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Permalink Reply by MeistersMom on
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Laura, been there! My son joined the DEP as a Jr. in high school. Planned on going but after he graduated, he kept getting delayed for about 8 months, then decided not to go. We were devastated thinking he was throwing away his future. He moved out with some friends for a year and worked, moved back home to go to college for a year and a half, then decided he really wanted to be in the Navy all that time. He is now due to graduate from boot camp next Friday! I honestly think waiting until he was more mature was the best thing for him; he is going to be an awesome Sailor! So don't give up, he may just not be ready yet.
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Just jitters - hopefully his recruiter is a good one; it is just the feeling of the "real world" closing in. My son had it and after a talk with his recruiter he was much better. And even better when he left for MEPS. I just gave him some hard love and told him he needed to stand by his decision. It will get better. Thoughts with you.
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And just to add, my son signed up November 2016 his Senior year and graduated May 2017. Ship date scheduled September, was offered June early leave, but that is when the cold feet happened. Once we got his initial early leave for July and started making final plans he was much better.
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Thank you for your advice. He went and signed out yesterday. He said he could resign in 6 months. hopefully after a little time he realizes he should go .
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Permalink Reply by 10mileloop on
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If he has reservations about going, listen and support him. It's all you can do. Although he is young, he needs to make his own decision.
On my son't ship, 3 of his friends got out and left the Navy for lack of interest.
Support his decision at this time only he can make one..
Good luck to you both.
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The Navy is a commitment and a learning experience. I would ask him what his "Plan B" is - what does he want to do instead of the Navy. There are a lot of options for him at this age - but my son joined after 2 years of college and part time jobs - realized the Navy was the best option for him. It is not for everyone. Help him decide where he goes from here, and to explore his options.
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