My son and war: A once-skeptical father shares his perspective on military parenthood
Article Abstract:
Frank Schaeffer describes the contrast between most parents of military personnel and Americans who would not allow their children to join the military. It is suggested that fear is the obvious reason that some parents find it unbearable that their children might be even asked to consider serving the country.
Publication Name: The American Legion
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0886-1234
Year: 2004
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My son the marine?
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A father discusses adjusting to the realization that his son was joining the United States Marine Corps. The father read and learned about the Marines in order to be more comfortable with his son's decision.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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My son: the marine?
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Frank was very apprehensive when his son John decided to join Marines. Later, when John was awarded the tile "Marine of the Quarter" title, Frank was very proud to see him amongst those men in uniform on TV.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2003
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