If you are/were a mother, would you join the Military? Why or why not?

Question

I agree with you, MissD. My father was in the Navy...it was so hard for us when he was gone...even for my mother. I recently started thinking about joining the Air Force...but I'm afraid it will be hard on my daughter.

Answer 1

I'd truly admire a mother who could. It takes a lot of courage and strength.

But personally, I could never do it. I'm not a "military" girl to begin with just because I'm not strong or anything, I probably would not be able to survive.  

Answer 2

i wouldnt be able to do it! My husband is in the Navy and i thought abiut joining also, but I could never leave my son with someone for that long. its killing me to not see my husband for a couple months. But if u can do it, then more power to you!

Answer 3

If your children were grown and self-supporting, it would be OK.

If they are dependent on you, NO.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It depends on the branch and the job. If you are being deployed all the time, no. But if you are basically doing admin or at a support role and have a husband that could help out, sure! I think the reserves is a great option for mothers.

Answer 6

I wouldn't join the military anyway, but mothers especially shouldn't join. Children come before careers.

Answer 7

No, unless their father was of any use. As much as I believe in the independace of women, if you made the decision to have children, you ought to stick by it and devote your life to helping them.

Answer 8

Only if I was poor.

Answer 9

If I really thought I could do it, I would. If anything happens, you know you love your children and you might regret it but you will know you made a difference for the women around you.  

Answer 10

NO, wouldn't wanna leave my kids and family.