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Am I the only one here who's totally relaxed about sending my child to boot camp?
I've helped him study and "encouraged" him to keep up his PT so that when he goes he will be ready to take that test and make E-2 right away. I'm very comfortable with letting him go.I feel he's ready. I'd send him tomorrow if I thought he was ready for the test and was sure he could still get the same job.
Is it because we did this once already, sending him off to college last summer (2008)? I was just as relaxed then, too. A hug and a goodbye, a minute of tears as I watch him leave, and he's gone. Out of sight, out of mind, except for letters or phone calls.
Is it because I went to boot camp myself, I know what it's like, so it holds no fears for me?
Mostly I'm eager to hear about what he learns, how boot camp has changed from my experience, fun and outrageous stories, and to hear of his future adventures.
So, is there anyone else out there who feels the same way I do: pride that my son is ready to make a major step towards independent adulthood with a touch of relief that he isn't going to stay home forever?
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I'm with you. From the time my son joined in April I wasn't worried. We were the only family there when the recruits were sworn in so he knew I wasn't worried. My son is so prepared that when it's time to go to PT he irons his clothes the night before. He even wanted to shop at the base in order to get sweats to go with there 1 issued t-shirt. He just wants to make it better for him self. Yesterday they had their winter olympics in order to compete with other recruiting offices. He took 1st in every event. I'm ready for him to go because I'm tired of doing the push ups and sit ups with him.
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Bernadette, your last line was so funny! How ready you are for him to go because you're tired of doing push ups and sit ups with him! You rock mom!
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You are not alone. My daughter is leaving in 12 days. We have no worries. First, I believe that the Navy is dedicated to training our children to do their jobs safely. Second, I believe my daughter has made an educated decision to join the Navy. When I view a lot of the comments here, I also feel that I am in the minority of being excited for my child to begin a new career that she can be proud of.
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While I will miss my son and the adjustment of having him gone will be difficult at first, I am so proud of him. He is finally going out to start his life. I helped him to walk and now he will spread his wings and fly on his own. I am a proud Navy mom.
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I have always had a lot of pride and satisfaction of watching my sons grow us and become men. I was very proud when he left home for boot camp. Nomy son being in boot camp didn't bother me. I feel that even so, being sad or crying when your child leaves home for the first time is a time for grieving of sorts, lost life that we had. I now have my second son who will be leaving next summer for boot camp. Will I miss him, be sad and cry? Probably but that won't make me any less proud of him. I will be going on to a new phase of my life as an empty nester, only I won't be able to see my sons as ofetn as I would like. I am good with that as well. Both of my boys have grown and matured. I can't wait to see the changes that will occur in my youngest son. I look forward to the phone calls, tests and emails telling me about what he is doing, what new things he has discovered (in and outsidethe Navy) and abouthe girls he has met. I think this is/was great for both of them and it is what they want to do.
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No, I too was relaxed when my son announced he was joining the Navy. We sat down and had a long discussion about what this really meant. He already had everything worked out as far as his career went
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My son leaves Tuesday. I'm not worried or stressed about him going to BC, but I am sad to think that this week is really the last week he'll live at home.....and that in a week, he will be independent and no longer our dependent. (not from a financial reason, but because he's offically an adult) Crazy.
I'm sad for selfish reasons, not because I don't think he'll do great. I know he will. I'm extrememly proud of him and happy that he is excited about his new path.
My son was lucky to sign under a great recruiter and they have been working them like dogs. Drilling them, and testing them so they will be ready for anything in BC.
I'm sure your experience has helped make things easier for you, and I know my experience with my husband being in the Navy and being married before he went to BC has helped me as a mom. Not all parents are as lucky as us to have that background knowledge to help them. I guess that's why there are great sites like this to help us all. :)
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My son is leaving on November 30th and I feel the same way. I am sad that he is leaving but I am happy that he has found a path. He is older than most - 26 and he just came to this decision a few months ago, but I am happy nonetheless. I am excited for him to start on a phase of his life that I hope he will enjoy and be proud of. I am jealous of the adventures he hopefully will have and the places that he will see. I hope he knows that a day won't go by that I won't think about how much I miss him, how much I love him and how very proud I am of what he is about to do.
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My son just left an hour ago and is on his way! Although my heart feels empty, I too feel comfortable with his Navy choice. I'm so excted for the opportunities and adventures he will experience. I so look forward to hearing from him his Navy journey stories. I am very proud of my recruit!
Blessings to all Navy moms.
~Cheryl~
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