Children In The Military

Being part of the military taught brats to deal with the changes in their life with humor and to be brave. They learned to not gripe about their parent's six-month deployment and taught them to rely on themselves. It also taught them that family was

Once my great-grandpa, David Kauhaahaa, watched his best friend die in the Vietnam War. He was devastated and he tried to help his best friend but he told him not to and move on, save someone else when you loose one, I will miss you but Iʻm here with you, and promise me you wonʻt die. My great-grandpa was shocked but he moved on and had a family. The military has affects on my family and the world but, there is history behind. The military has many benefits for people who does not come from a wealthy family. You could attend college and get your degree through the military. Every generation of my family has served in the military, which is why I am able to tell you about the many facts. My purpose is to inform my audience about the

While many articles look at military children and how they cope with deployments this article (Cozza & Lerner, 2013, p. 3-11) examines the resilience of military children so that professionals can better understand military children as a whole child not just a child during and post deployment. This article also looks at how military children need to have policies and programs that are designed to meet their developing needs. The article further goes on to look at how professionals need incorporate the strengths of military children and the strengths they bring to their military families, so they can cope with the challenges that arise in their lives. This article points out that many children exposed to traumatic events tend to be healthier. Then the article discusses how overgeneralization of military children and families can hurt how programs and policies are enacted to benefit military children and families. It also looks at even though military pay has improved the wages of a military spouse are much lower than their civilian counterparts. A look at how the youngest of military children are the most vulnerable, how there needs to be more childcare as well as community support programs. Concluding with how we can gain insight and learn from the resilience and strengths that military children and military families

When my friends would ask me how does it feel to be a military child i would usually always respond with it's ok,because it really is nothing less nothing more,not good,not bad.Being a military child comes with advantages but it also comes with its fair share of disadvantages.Sometimes i couldn't see my life without being in the military, other times i wished i was just a regular civilian

The military has always been a part of my family’s life. My grandfather was in the army along with his son and my grandmothers other son’s. I also have many cousins who are still in and one who worked at the Pentagon. My uncles use to always tell us stories about their military service and how much they learned. Most of my cousins that joined only joined because of these stories and the lavish lifestyles they have seen my uncles live. Unlike them, I wasn’t drawn in by the stories my uncles told me, or the war letters from my deceased grandfather. For some reason it was my mothers dream for me; probably because its always something she wanted to do but was afraid, a fantasy I wasn’t quite ready to live in for her or them.

One formal norm that is part of a military brat is their behavior. If one gets in serious trouble in school or outside, authorities may call the parents Commanding Officer and their actions may be written on their parents military record, affecting their work. Another formal norm is, since military families live on military or

Growing up with my dad in the military has not been easy, but it has shaped who I am and how I understand my responsibilities as a United States citizen to honor those who made sacrifices for my freedoms. The uniform comes with the beliefs and legacy of those who served before me. Every veteran and servicemember since the American Revolution has put everything on the line to protect the ideals of our nation and guarantee our rights. These rights that they protected came with a price and should never be taken for

In my life, I have had to say goodbye to my father, and have him absent from my life for over three years. Three whole years in which communication was limited and assurance of safety was not a thing. During these times I was faced with all the negatives of the military life, and personally felt that the military was taking my father away from me. However, as I repeatedly saw my father grin coming home from deployment, I could tell that he was not being used or just a pawn in the game. My father loved what he did and when he is home, my family has always lived life to the fullest. My father always recollects his grand memories of the military and cannot thank the military enough for all the benefits and opportunities he has been given. I personally

Military personnel are not the only ones who have to make sacrifices. The family members also have to sacrifice the time that they spend with their loved ones. Military families deserve to be shown appreciation for all of the sacrifices that they make.

Guy Goodwin-Gill and Ilene Cohn, Child Soldiers, The Role of Children in Armed Conflicts, A Study on Behalf of the Henry Dunant Institute, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1994, 228 pp.

All people face challenges and setbacks in life. Many military children face these challenges and obstacles on a more frequent basis and at a much younger age than most children who aren't raised in this type of household. Through setting goals, passion, and being open to change, I believe that anyone can overcome any situation and become successful. As a military child, having a father in the U.S. Navy and having a Japanese mother, two of the biggest challenges I have faced in life have been moving every three years and switching between American and Japanese school systems.

Serving in the armed forces is an important to me since my family has a legacy of serving in the military. I have had numerous family members serve in the armed forces such as my grandfather, uncles, aunt, and father. It is through the armed forces that I hope to continue the legacy of serving for my country. Another thing that makes serving important to me is that I have a strong will for trying to make the world better. It is through the military that I can be a part of the good changes in the world. The overall impact that the experience will have on me are lifelong skills, a determination to give back, and the feeling that I inspired others. This will influence my community by showing local children what they can aspire to be if they work

One reason younger people are joining the military because it provides job stability. The military uses contracts, which is currently for eight years. In using contracts the military provides one of the most secure jobs. In creating a stable job for young people it reduces unemployment, job jumping and hunting. While younger people are in a more stable job, it can help them focus on other thing like taking care of the family and improving their education.

Have you ever thought about the kids that fight in war. Well that’s a big problem Kids shouldn’t be in the military fighting, there are also people that want to prosecute them. I don’t think that they should be prosecuted because their to young to be prosecuted.There also to young charges to be pressed.

Everyone is different. We all come from different backgrounds and have different experiences that shape who we are now. Children who have one or both parents in the military, still different, all have experienced similar things that help us grow as individuals. These are things like moving to unfamiliar cities or towns, making new friends, and dealing with a parent’s deployments. These experiences are difficult, but military kids are able to handle these things after doing them so often. What you learn from these experiences do not define who you are; they simply give you the confidence to let your true personality shine through.