Veteran here. I would not stop a family member from joining but I would not push them into it either. It has to be their choice after they are fully aware of

Veteran here. I would not stop a family member from joining but I would not push them into it either. It has to be their choice after they are fully aware of what awaits them. My offspring share my obstinance and questioning authority and ultimately boat rocking which is frowned upon in the military but very much needed just like in the civilian world.