I am am an ex squaddie, i have quite recently lost my husband in afghanistan and i have 2 very young children. I will let my children decide what they want to do and not push them into anything but i would be very proud and supportive if iether of them (boy and girl) would join the forces. I am obviously aware of the dangers they could face but we all face similar dangers in recent times just walking in the street and standing up for ourselves. at least in the forces they learn morals, loyalty and pride in the great jobs they do.