<p>I have to agree with navy2010...doesn't seem like good form for the parents to be discussing the kids especially when one is in a leadership postion (even if the two concerned are unaware of the conversation)....</p>
<p>The idea here is to quiet the hearts of newbie parents who might be freaked out by the previous post....I thought I told it in such a way to keep this as anonymous as possible while communicating that there is much more to the leadership training process than we parents know.</p>
<p>That is the lesson I have learned.</p>
<p>and if enough people think I shouldn't have - I'd be happy to ask the moderators to delete my post - I have no problem with this</p>
<p>Peskemom</p>
<p>Your kiddo lost her anonymity the moment you first started posting on this Forum. You have once more done your daughter a disservice by posting the contents of this conversation. The information you "share" for the "benefit of others" is inappropriate at best. Respect your family and their privacy. If they want their lives to be divulged they are free to get on this Forum and do so. You do NOT have that right and need to stop such postings!</p>
<p>My mom came (my dad and sister stayed behind). ALOT of parents were there. Even more important than I-Day, is to have your parents/family come to Plebe Parent's Weekend. That is definately, without a doubt, the more important one.</p>
<p>Peske</p>
<p>If they only knew some of the stories that go around privately on that listserve.</p>
<p>I-Day and PPW are life experiences if you have an interest in you childs life.</p>
<p>Go to both but definetly PPW if you can only choose one.</p>
<p>it just seems like another attempt to boast under the guise of being helpful. as i said last summer, posting details and such information is not a good idea, and i think everyone here already knows that the best approach to those "flamers" who are difficult to please is usually just to give your best and keep a good attitude, day after day.
of course we're all overjoyed that this apparently stellar midshipman thinks your daughter's one of the best, though i would be quick to point out that the very best plebe is still, at the end of the day, a plebe. the firsties leave after this year: its your classmates who stay with you until graduation.</p>
<p>P-piper-</p>
<p>Which postings are you talking about? The one in reference to the cadre by wf1772?</p>
<p>Yikes. This has REALLY gotten ugly. :eek:</p>
<p><--- Steps out. Already involved in one trainwreck of a thread.</p>
<p>Z-</p>
<p>Stay on the train. I'm sure they have a smoking car where you can enjoy a fine cigar (Cuban?).</p>
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<p>I think that's all that Peskemom meant to say. </p>
<p>Could someone list some things that had been planned before for their Plebe's I-Day for the 'rents?</p>
<p>Last year there were many activities planned for the parents . . . tours, a picnic, etc. My husband and other kids were at a family function out west so I took our daughter to I-Day. I skipped the tours and picnic and instead stood out by the midstore (together with a thousand of my closest friends :) ) to watch the plebes stumble out of the buses, fumble at putting on their hats, struggle with grabbing one of the bursting at the seams seabags that were dumped in the parking lot, and then "walk with purpose" up the stairs to Bancroft, all while by being "encouraged" :) by the cadre.</p>
<p>I did attend the Supe's program at Alumni Hall - it was a great introduction to what lay ahead. It was quickly followed by the I-Day oath (seats fill quickly so "walk with purpose" to T-Court). Finally, I got a chance to spend about a half an hour with my daughter. I had a cold drink and a snack for her (which she very much appreciated). Soon after they were reforming and marching back into Bancroft. </p>
<p>I am glad I was able to go but those parents who cannot go should not feel badly, their mid will be looked after very well.</p>
<p>^^^^I was one those "thousand closest friends" The Cadre let the parents scan the bags that arrived before the next bus full so you even had the ability to "know" when yours was about to show up. We were able to get some really good pictures of the boy getting off the bus and going up the stairs. </p>
<p>Out of respect for the new Plebes everyone does a good job moving back to the steps when the bus arrives. Standing up on the stairs will get you good pictures.</p>
<p>Prior to the Supe's program we toured through the Library and met some of the staff. As I have a Library rat (even in high school) figured it would be interesting to see where he would park himself for the next 4 years. Staff was very nice and glad to see some visitors.</p>
<p>Side note: Do Not yell at your Plebe if you see them at anytime during the day...would not be good for them.</p>
<p>Profmom2 is right...another thing...don't ask the Cadre to move so you can get a better shot of your plebe (HORRORS). We saw this happen for the class of 09 and you can bet the Cadre let that poor plebe hear about it later.</p>
<p>We just seemed to be lucky to be where we needed to be when we needed to be there. We stood around the back side of Alumni Hall and watched our plebe get fitted with running shoes, then we headed for Dahlgren to sit and watch the closed circuit coverage. We were able to see our son come down to the end of the hall lugging his big bag-full-o-stuff and he actually mugged for the camera! Then we headed out to the mid store parking lot where we were able to stand on the steps and see him get his bag from the pile and lug it into Bancroft. After that we went to a presentation on the history of the Academy, then staked out a place in T-Court for the Oath. Oath, then Stribling, then back to the bus to the stadium. It was a very full day followed up by dinner at Macaroni Grill and a bottle of wine between the dadoo and I. </p>
<p>Ah, it seems like a century ago!:) Enjoy every moment of it.</p>
<p>All the future plebe needs to know is to be in good physical/mental shape and have confidence that the yelling etc.. can't be any worse than an "angry mom" except no back talk is allowed.</p>
<p>Just enjoy/love your kid as much as possible before they start their plebe summer whether you go to I day or not. All I know is that my kiddo is coming home in 9 days!!!!The couch and playstation are being readied.</p>
<p>Thought you guys would get a kick out of this. I told my mom about all the stuff going on on I-day, and I think both of my parents are coming now. The I-day ya'll described is very different than the one at USAFA my dad told me about(parents just take kids to drop off area and leave, possibly catching a glimpse of them being harrassed before departing).</p>
<p>Awesome! I'd love to meet you guys...we Texans need to stick together (even adopted ones like my family!). Par-tay!</p>
<p>.....IF spider gets the appt.....always have to qualify!</p>
<p>dan
My husband graduated USNA. At I-Day we ran into several of his classmates. The all said the same thing. "It wasn't like this in our day. We were dropped off and didn't see our parents until Christmas." At PPW they couldn't believe the crowds, coordinated T-shirts and cheering at PEP. They just shook their heads...
and LOVED every minute of it!!!</p>
<p>Couple of other quick notes:</p>
<p>Parents, remember to wear some sunscreen. It was hot and sunny and you can spend quite a while in the sun between watching the buses unloading, waiting for the oath to begin and meeting with your plebe on Stribling.</p>
<p>If you bring a drink for your plebe when you meet on Stribling be sure it is clear (water, Propel, Sprite . . .). The kids definately don't want to walk back into Bancroft with a new stain on those alpha whites.</p>
<p>Also, after thinking about it some more, I think it might have been "walk with urgency" that the cadre were yelling as the plebes poured out of the buses. A couple of plebes would break into a trot or run and they were quickly reminded theh were not to run in uniform. That day is a bit of a blur to me now -- I think some of the plebes' stress, combined with my own, rubbed off on me.</p>
<p>Do they get to keep their little white sailor suits/caps?</p>