Ben Tremblay’s answer to What would you do and how would you feel if your child made the decision to join the military? – Quora

Ben Tremblay, 49TH LER (3PPCLI); jump-trained; ComRsch 291
Answered 16m ago

Again, Quora:
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Do: check/see if s/he had thought it through.
Feel: somewhat comforted that s/he had both feet on the ground!

p.s. my usual reply when asked is something like “Be certain that this isn’t some cartoon strip whim. The effects are long-lasting. Perhaps most important: if it’s really heart-felt, and you don’t go with it, probably the rest of your life you’ll be looking over your shoulder thinking, “I wonder what if …”

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