What is this military school like?

Question

Hi, I was just wondering something. I always thought of military schools as schools for ‘trouble’ kids (mostly those whose parents want to get them out of the house and get disiciple for free—or cheap)… of course there are kids that really want to be in the military but I always figured them going to diff schools from the trouble kids. Anywaysss so ive been talking to this guy recently and he seems like a nice person buttt in conversation he mentioned that he went to military school in NC. It was just for a year during hs and he said he didn’t like it but it wasn’t too bad. I’m just wondering as to why he was there. I don’t want to bring it up again and maybe insult him, but im wondering if Oak Ridge military school is one of those places for ‘troubled’ kids?? I don’t think hes particularly into the military so im wondering if his parents kicked him out or they just thought it was a really good school or what?

Im kinda curious and also a lil worried. I don’t wanna be too judgmental bc that was the past but I think this might be important and id like to know about the type of kids that usually go to oak ridge. Thanks!

Answer 1

Hello

Typical 'civilized' sense of what military schools are about!

As an Alumni of NYMA, I know where you are going with this.  A fair amount of Kids CAN be forced to go to a military academy by their parents or responsible parties.

I had a roommate that was 100% for football but couldn't hack the discipline, later he and I were in the Marines together.  He retired as a Gunny.

Another companion at NYMA was an orphan, the estate was run by his 55 yo grandmother; she didn't want him underfoot while she was spending his money... hence Military Academy.

Another guy (actually one of 50 in the class) was a legacy.  He was 3rd generation NYMA.

This doesn't give you a specific answer about your buddy but there are a myriad of reasons.

Answer 2

Military school isn't made for "problematic" kids-- it's made for those who are minors and are interested in leading a military lifestyle.

If you want to know why he went, just ask him. The worst that can happen is he tells you it's personal, and the subject ends there. He could have gone because he wanted to try it out, because his parents couldn't keep him at home and sent him there, or because he was a "problem child." All you have to do to find out is ask him yourself.

Answer 3

I think it may be a little of both - problematic rich kids that their parents don't want to deal with and some kids that their parents want them to have that type of discipline in their lives.