As a child I was coerced to join the military by adults who told me I would run into incredible debt otherwise. Coming from a poor family it felt like my only

As a child I was coerced to join the military by adults who told me I would run into incredible debt otherwise. Coming from a poor family it felt like my only option, even with excellent performance in school (I lived in a small town). Fortunately, my time in the military ended up becoming one of the most productive parts of my life but I still shudder at the thought of it happening to kids every day.