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Originally Posted by Divemaster
In the Wussified States of America, that is child abuse and basic training for a future mass shooter. Personally, I think it's basic training for a fine young man who will grow up knowing why this country was founded.
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It never ceases to amaze me whenever I see how other parents interact with their kids (or don't). It's almost as if having children was like wanting a puppy. They take it home only to realize it requires dedication and nurturing, but they don't want to take the time and they let it run wild and are totally shocked when it attacks someone. Compared to other places I've been, America is becoming deficient, ill-prepared for life and lazy. We've gone in reverse from JFK's "ask not" speech to a nation of addicts whose drug of choice is a so-called entitlement. The only thing my son is entitled to is having a mom and dad that are hell-bent on raising him to become a solid man instilled with good and decent values so that he can take the initiative to pursue a purpose-driven life.
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Originally Posted by SF_BHT
A Swing Landing Trainer with beanbag landing pit. Suspended harnes to practice for his future jump training.
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That's a cool idea and it's ironic that you mention that. We considered a rope mounted to the top support over his rock wall that would allow him to practice repelling down it.
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Originally Posted by Ambush Master
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My son's favorite colors are camo, too (he usually tries to wear something with camo, even to church). I would've loved to have seen the expression on that teacher's face when she realized your son was telling the truth and not embellishing his story.
By the way, he is lucky! I didn't get to fire my first automatic weapon until later in life!
Last year, while my wife was in J-bad, some of our friends invited us down to the beach. On the way home, my son asked if we could visit Camp Shelby (that's where he last saw momma prior to her going wheels up). We get there and he's obviously sad. A few other soldiers noticed and I told them the back story. Next thing I know, we're invited to an impromptu cookout and they give him some combat patches and one of their PC's. Totally made his day
