I don't want to be in the academy anymore, but I also cant leave

Mack1995 said:
Spoken like a true mom who never attended an academy. Well done. I did graduate from one so you can stop that nonsense. All you moms and dads need to stop acting like you are experts because you spawned a child. Your kid did it - you didn’t. Sorry it hurts to hear, but being a mommy to a cadet or mid don’t mean nada.
To paraphrase the words of A1 Janitor, another dad who never served, just because you are a doctor’s mom doesn’t mean you should give medical advice. But for some reason, you academy mom’s and dads make it a hobby to give advice on something that you have never done. Mind boggling.
I know it hurts to hear - but you didn’t go. Breathe in and repeat - “I did not attend.” You have absolutely no business giving advice. Stay out of it.
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You are missing the bigger picture: life advice. Dont discount your elders experience. In other cultures, it’s highly sought out and valued. That’s what ‘parents’ can offer. Years of life experience as to how to manage difficulty, anywhere (not only at an SA). Great insight has been offered to OP, from a place of care and concern for their well being. No one here is speaking from an authoritarian position of experience with the daily grind of USNA. And some have been through ‘stuff’ that allows empathy.

No need to be rude. It’s not the spirit of the forums.
 
Mack1995 said:
Spoken like a true mom who never attended an academy. Well done. I did graduate from one so you can stop that nonsense. All you moms and dads need to stop acting like you are experts because you spawned a child. Your kid did it - you didn’t. Sorry it hurts to hear, but being a mommy to a cadet or mid don’t mean nada.
To paraphrase the words of A1 Janitor, another dad who never served, just because you are a doctor’s mom doesn’t mean you should give medical advice. But for some reason, you academy mom’s and dads make it a hobby to give advice on something that you have never done. Mind boggling.
I know it hurts to hear - but you didn’t go. Breathe in and repeat - “I did not attend.” You have absolutely no business giving advice. Stay out of it.
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It sounds like you have strong feelings about the qualifications required to offer advice on military academy matters. While firsthand experience is valuable, different perspectives, like those of parents, can sometimes offer useful insights. Their support and understanding of their child's journey can provide a unique viewpoint even if they haven't experienced it themselves.

I get where you’re coming from, but these folks are trying to offer support to someone in a situation they could picture their own loved one in. As a fellow academy grad, I did not interpret any of their posts to be out of line, even the ones I disagreed with somewhat.

If you’re ever in Annapolis for a Navy home game, watch what the New Jersey Parents Club does to feed hundreds of hungry mids after the game, and you’ll see how much the Brigade appreciates the support that non-grad parents give to the Academy community.
 
Mack1995 said:
… Well done. I did graduate from one so you can stop that nonsense
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Liar … you are not a SA grad … The 4 or 5 posts before you plopped your A$$ down here … are anti-Institution anti-authority ….

Your writing style smells … it’s toxic

Are you the OP? I think it’s possible …. Lurking and baiting …
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Mack1995 said:
What kind of clown comes on a high school forum to start cyber arguments?
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> Wow, big throw down from someone who just showed up.... suggest spending some time and learning who you preparing top butt heads with. Hint, not a Service Academy parent or directly involved with USNA, but Doc's been there, done that and has a lot of wisdom to share.
 
Mack1995 said:
Personally I would pay zero attention to moms and dads giving you advice that never went to an academy. You do you. If it’s time to go, go. Pay no attention to those saying to stick around.
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Besides being disrespectful (which is not what they tried to teach you at the academy), your arguments in this case are illogical.

The original poster was in need of parent advice for his situation, but he is not comfortable talking to his own parents right now. So he came here to get advice from parents who have kids at academies. The “moms and dads” who answered are absolutely the ones who should be offering advice for this person.

As to the value of the advice, as you said some of it may be unhelpful. But that is the nature of advice. Some advice may be good and some advice may be bad, but that is for the original poster to judge. He can take what is helpful and leave what is not.

*using “he” generically here, though I don’t know if the original poster is a man or woman.
 
Kierkegaard said:
If you’re ever in Annapolis for a Navy home game, watch what the New Jersey Parents Club does to feed hundreds of hungry mids after the game, and you’ll see how much the Brigade appreciates the support that non-grad parents give to the Academy community.
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Thanks for the shoutout

Sincerely
20+ yr member
but generally not personally involved in tailgate ops
 
MidCakePa said:
I so badly want to comment on what @Mack1995 wrote. But after reflecting further on their point, I now realize that I can’t. I’m not a rude, boorish, arrogant, ignorant flame-thrower (by most accounts). Therefore I have zero standing to opine on said topic.
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Have you surveyed the rest of your board peers on your standing???

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MidCakePa said:
I so badly want to comment on what @Mack1995 wrote. But after reflecting further on their point, I now realize that I can’t. I’m not a rude, boorish, arrogant, ignorant flame-thrower (by most accounts). Therefore I have zero standing to opine on said topic.

Instead, I’m heading to the bacon thread. As someone with high fat content, I’m very well qualified to opine there. Off I go….
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@MidCakePa ... it hasn't broken down yet ...

I'll know when I have an excuse to use my "bad-leg"
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Plebe year sucks. No doubt about it. Try to gut it out one day at a time. Focus on your studies and bear with the come arounds and upper class games. Christmas will be a good break. If you can hang in there till Youngster cruise then makeyour decision.
 
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Dr. Strange Love said:
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SAF Mods? ... can you have a site admin look at "Mack1995" connection logs?

Specifically, IP provider address(s) & MAC card ids ....

Run trace routes

Compare the above with the OP on this Topic & any other Toxic posters

State sponsored cyber bullying would have this covered?
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Spoken like a true Maritime Cyber Warfare Officer.
 
EEBTTF said:
All good DS commissions in May and heads to TBS.
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I share the Prince William forest with TBS. I'll hear him lobbing 81mm mortars and shooting the M-2. What's really fun is when he gets to call for fire and the M777 gets a workout. That's when the neighbors complain about the noise. It literally rattles the windows. Gives me chills just thinking about it.
 
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