Posted on Apr 15, 2016
Parents: What are sustains and improves you would recommend for raising a child during your military service?
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My first child is due in July, a daughter. Throughout my almost 12 years in the military, I have seen some very impressive military children... and some that act out in a very negative way. What things have you done, or did not do, that you recommend for raising a healthy child for the remainder of my military career. What things are you proud of, or what do you regret that you could have done?
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SFC Horn, Sir; Hug, Hug, Hug them... Tell them you LOVE them... does Not cost a penny.. Carries millions in beneficial returns ..
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Old Military Saying "Don't Pet the Sweaty Stuff and Don't Sweat the Petty Stuff" that you even ask tells me you're already a Head and Shoulders above the rest. Like PO3 Michael James says let them know you love them. We are all just a lovely Mix of Genetics and External Influences, You can't control everything but do the best with what you can control. You are in for some serious Sleepless Nights but a lot of Fun in the End. The Special Treat is when you get to be a Grandpa like me.
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CPT (Join to see) - Army brats are only different in that they change zip codes every two/three years --and tend to make friends much more easily than their civilian counterparts. But, you asked. So, here's an easy recipe:
1.) Encourage & Support Them
2.) Define & Enforce Boundaries
3.) Love Them
If all fails, just focus on point #3. Congratulations --to both you & the misses!
1.) Encourage & Support Them
2.) Define & Enforce Boundaries
3.) Love Them
If all fails, just focus on point #3. Congratulations --to both you & the misses!
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