<p>@whydoicare congratulations for your son. I personally have nothing against the military or anyone that decides to take that path out of high school; I have friends myself who plan to do that. However, my dad did not join the military to serve his country or have an option to pay for college later, he said he just wanted to travel and though that it would be easy/fun. He hated his time in the military and only stated because my mom at the time made him (so that he would be the retirement benefits). </p>
<p>As for my use of strong language, that is because of strong feelings. He had my siblings and I for Christmas break this year, and I ended up having to call 911 on Christmas day because he was hitting me and my brother eventually causing me to break my arm.
I use the term ‘stupid’ because that is what I truly believe of the decisions that he has made. My father was not always like this, but after getting involved with her he has changed for the worse.
I use the term ‘con-artist of a wife’ because that is what she is. My mom had been receiving random calls from people claiming to know her warning us to be careful. After looking into these claims, we found an abundance of evidence showing that she came to the country illegally from Australia of all places, and has been in and out of federal prisons for numerous charges, namely identity theft.</p>
<p>I am sorry if this post (or this tread) sound hostile, I am just trying to explain where I am coming from.</p>