Originally Posted by
gabosaurus
I would rather have my daughter pursue an education and then be part of the work force that helps run our country.
The Military provides an education unlike ANY available through college or university. Why not encourage both?
I'll hand-out information to my kids, as they age, to help set themselves up for success. If my son or daughter thinks about taking advantage of the life-experience, technical knowledge, and traditional education benefits of service, I'll also remind them of the moral, ethical, and other intangible benefits of service.
“… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.