I understand KKAllez... as much as a non-parent can at least.

My roomies best friend is abt to graduate from Mass Maritime... and is automatically a reservist. He also got his degree in nuclear engineering and scored a job in the private sector. I expect he'll be called up pretty quick.

His mom won't even talk about it.

The logical discussion of the kid going to military school, thus into the military (as is his choice) carries no import. Perhaps it's the "he'll always be my baby" maternal pull... understandable. But, when a young person attends military school they are well aware of what's to come, unlike a public/private school kid.

I wish your son the best in whatever path he takes... and I hope you will never regret his honorable service or yours for that matter.

spazz