My son wants to join the DEP
My son, just turned 17, wants to join the DEP. According to his recruiter he scored exceptionally high on his asvab test. I have zero military experience in my family so I'm clueless. As a parent I wonder if this is best for him at this age. He still has a year of high school and a lot can change in a year. He's wanted to be a Marine since he was 5 years old. I don't really think he WILL change his mind but there is always that possibility.
1. What is expected of him during this next year?
2. He eventually wants to get into special forces. Is it better to go to college first and do ROTC and then enlist?
We are leaving the decision up to him. This is the biggest decision of his young life and he's not taking it lightly. He's my baby boy so of course I'm worried. Proud, but worried. I know this will open up a lot of doors for him. Doors that small town life will never have.
Any advice for me to help him with this decision? Not that I think he really needs help lol. Any advice for ME to reassure ME?