For those parents following from home, my guess is that all the Plebes were rudely awakened by loud music (and not the kind they "like") and screaming at around 0500 this morning and have had little time to do anything all day except react to Detailer stimuli.
In the next few weeks, they will move quickly from "civilian" to "military". It can be quite a jolt to the system for some, but as they get acquainted with their peers they will help each other along the way. In the weeks ahead, they will form strong bonds with their shipmates (and even the mention of the word "shipmate" will slowly become a source of good-natured derision among their ranks). With time, they will begin to realize that Plebe Summer isn't so much about them as it is about the Detailers who are learning how to lead. Their primary job as Plebes will be to become the best followers they can be, because you can't lead if you've never followed anyone. Six or seven weeks is precious little time for the Detailers to turn these civilians into Midshipmen who will be ready to join the rest of the Brigade at reform in the Fall. Detailers have a difficult job ahead of them and often get less sleep than the Plebes.
I don't mean to paint a bad picture for you parents. What they will go through in the next several weeks will be great for them. It really will. They will grow and become more confident. If you are lucky enough to visit them during Plebe Parents Weekend, you will be flabbergasted at how they have changed into decidedly more adult versions of themselves. Next year as 3/C MIDNs, they will look back on Plebe Summer and think to themselves "wow, that was so easy". It's good. They are fine. Don't worry.
