AB_Shorts_Momma
Milforum Otaku
I would love to hear advise from soldiers or their parents about how to support my soldier, without hindering her from growing up.
My nephew is a soldier in Iraq, and I have seen things my sister does that makes it uncomfortable for him to come home. I try to learn from others' experiences, so please share the good and bad experiences... what has been done well, and what could have been done in a better way.
Chelsea (my pride, joy, & AIR FORCE GIRL) will be home on 18 Dec! :santa:
I would like to ensure that I don't smother her. What else can I do to make sure that she has a good time at home?
What about simple tasks? When she asks me to purchase something for her (my name is on her bank account so it is her money not mine) I now ask her if she can purchase it at the BX before I agree to purchase. In the open chat room, I received information about absentee ballots for her. Do I just give her the information, and then if she's motivated she can get it? Should I go ahead and do everything for her? As a Momma, I have all of the sympathy in the world for her... but in trying to be a good parent, I just don't always know what is the correct course of action. If she were in college, I feel like I would be more comfortable DOING for her. As a soldier, I don't want to handicap her when she is in situations I cannot fathom.
Thank you in advance for all posts, advise, and experiences shared!
My nephew is a soldier in Iraq, and I have seen things my sister does that makes it uncomfortable for him to come home. I try to learn from others' experiences, so please share the good and bad experiences... what has been done well, and what could have been done in a better way.
Chelsea (my pride, joy, & AIR FORCE GIRL) will be home on 18 Dec! :santa:
I would like to ensure that I don't smother her. What else can I do to make sure that she has a good time at home?
What about simple tasks? When she asks me to purchase something for her (my name is on her bank account so it is her money not mine) I now ask her if she can purchase it at the BX before I agree to purchase. In the open chat room, I received information about absentee ballots for her. Do I just give her the information, and then if she's motivated she can get it? Should I go ahead and do everything for her? As a Momma, I have all of the sympathy in the world for her... but in trying to be a good parent, I just don't always know what is the correct course of action. If she were in college, I feel like I would be more comfortable DOING for her. As a soldier, I don't want to handicap her when she is in situations I cannot fathom.
Thank you in advance for all posts, advise, and experiences shared!